Forbes is being warned to expect flooding similar to 1990 levels on Sunday.
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The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting the river to reach 11.6m at Nanami about midnight Friday with major flooding.
That water is expected to arrive at Forbes Iron Bridge on Sunday with a level of 10.6 metres and 7.1m at Cottons Weir.
Major flooding continues at Jemalong, where the water is rising again. Major flooding is expected to continue through next week.
The Mandatory Creek peaked at 7.8m at Eugowra about midday Thursday – slightly below the minor flood level.
The SES will be door knocking residents expected to be affected.
They also advised on their Facebook page last night that communities will continue to be isolated, or become isolated, from Forbes: Bedgerebong, Warroo, Jemalong, Corinelle, Wirrinya and West Wyalong.
Up-to-date road information is available from your local council or go to the Live Traffic NSW website at http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au
Residents can collect sandbags at Forbes SES Unit between 10am and 3pm.
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.