The NSW State Emergency Service has issued an evacuation order for the low lying areas of Condobolin with the Lachlan River expected to peak near 7.2 metres on Wednesday.
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The SES advises residents to evacuate within the next 24 hours as heavy rainfall is expected over the next few days.
Areas include Lachlan Valley Way east of Condobolin, Officers Parade, North and West of Graf Street, Lachlan Street between William Street and Denison Street, Southern side of Bathurst Street between Denison Street and Gordon Street, Lachlan Valley Way and Kiacatoo Road to the west of Condobolin and Molong Street between Mooney Street and Goobang Bridge.
The SES urgers residents to not delay their evacuation, as roads will be congested or closed, "remaining in flooded areas is dangerous and may place your life at risk," a statement said.
Wherever possible, the SES said people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements.
An Emergency Assembly Location has been set up by Family and Community Services at Condobolin High School on Busby Road, Condobolin.
Residents are also reminded to make arrangements for their pets and live stock.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500.
