Mudgee residents reported receiving up to 70mm of rain in the space of half an hour during Tuesday’s torrential downpour. 

Bureau of Meteorology rain gauges at Mudgee Airport recorded 31mm during the between 4pm and 530pm. .  

The Mudgee SES responded to four flash flooding jobs, several flooded roads and a tree across a driveway. 

“With these storms continuing over the next couple of days I would like to remind the community to drive to the condition and to slow down if water is over the road and never try and cross a flooded causeway, for emergency help in floods or storms please call NSW SES on 132 500,” Jeff Ballard Local Controller Mudgee/Rylstone SES said. 

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of further thunderstorms for large areas of NSW, with severe thunderstorms possible, as a deep low pressure trough moves through the state.

“Storm season is already well underway, and storms have been quite widespread over the past week in NSW,” Bureau of Meteorology acting NSW Regional director, Stephen Lellyett said. 

“The majority of storms in NSW occur between November and March, and despite strong El Niño conditions, this year will be no exception for severe thunderstorms affecting the state,” he said.

NSW SES Commission Adam Dent reminded communities to be prepared.

“This spring has already seen severe storms cause damage in a number of communities across the state. With timely and appropriate preparation, some of this damage could have been prevented. As severe storms are likely in many parts of the state tomorrow, it is important people prepare their homes and businesses now to minimise damage and keep themselves, and their families, safer.

“Cleaning gutters and downpipes, securing or putting away loose items, checking your roof is in good repair and keeping out of flash floodwater are simple measures that can make a big difference when storms strike,” said Mr Dent.

The public are urged to closely monitor the Bureau’s website, tune into the media and local radio, and listen to the advice of emergency services. For storm and flood assistance, contact the NSW SES on 132 500, and for life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).