Flood watch issued for region with more wet weather on the way

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) issued the watch for the Peel and Namoi river on Monday, November 27, 2023, with heavy rainfall expected during the week.

The wet weather is expected to cause minor flooding in the Peel and Namoi catchments from Wednesday, November 29.

Residents living along the rivers are being urged to monitor the weather forecast, look out for further warnings, and be ready to move to higher ground.

Up to 20mm of rain is expected to hit Tamworth on Tuesday, with heavy showers and possible storms predicted during the day and evening.

The wet weather is expected to stick around on Wednesday, with conditions predicted to clear by Thursday, November 30.

It comes after Tamworth was hit by a week of wet and wild weather which has left catchments soaked.

Earlier in November, flights in and out of Tamworth were grounded due to heavy rainfall.

Emergency services have urged residents in Tamworth, Gunnedah, and Carrol to remain vigilant and informed in the wake of the flood watch.

The New England NSW State Emergency Service (SES) issued a statement warning locals to prepare for widespread rainfall and and severe thunderstorms in the coming days.

If you require emergency assistance call the SES on 132 500.

For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.