Flood fears as wet and stormy weekend forecast for NSW, with Sydney dam likely to spill

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More rain is expected to lash NSW as BoM issues severe weather and flash flood warnings

The heaviest downpours of up to 200mm are forecast to hit the South Coast and Illawarra, prompting widespread flash flood warnings.

The water reservoir last spilled after heavy rain in April, causing catastrophic damage to some homes near the catchment area. Some inland areas could be hit with isolated totals of between 50 and 70mm with thunderstorms predicted to increase the rate of rainfall and the risk of road closure. The potential for severe thunderstorms in the Sydney metropolitan area and Illawarra will increase the risk of flash flooding.

 

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