Griffith City Council is working with Murrumbidgee Irrigation and Carrathool Shire Council in the lead-up to the expected peak of flows along the Mirrool Creek on Sunday afternoon.
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The most recent rains are of particular concern with the two areas under most scrutiny at the moment being the East Mirrool Regulator (EMR) and Barren Box Storage and Wetlands.
The critical time at the EMR is during the flow-peaks, with the next peak expected to be larger than the previous event this year. Without further rainfall, there is no risk of water inundation on Yenda.
The wet conditions has also seen Cocoparra National Park to be closed due to the high potential of people getting bogged with the entrances into picnic areas being too wet.
Roads remain closed in the council area due to the rain event. Drivers are being encouraged to minimise travel on unsealed roads as conditions on many roads change quickly with local flash flooding, creeks flooding, washouts and soft road surfaces.
Motorist are also reminded that it is an offence to drive through a road that has been closed.