The Lachlan River in Forbes is expected to exceed 10.8 metres by Friday night – a level not reached since 1952
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Central west NSW is facing its worst flooding in 70 years, with 22 emergency warnings issued across the state on Friday, including for Wagga Wagga, Gunnedah and Moama.
More than 1000 residents in Forbes have been told to leave for higher ground, with the overflowing Lachlan River expected to exceed 10.8 metres by Friday night – a mark not reached since 1952.