Heavy rain is expected to develop along the NSW South Coast during Wednesday due to the combination of a low pressure trough and an onshore airstream.

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It is expected to increase and extend to the southeast of NSW during Thursday and Friday. Minor to moderate flooding is possible for Central and Southern Coastal Rivers from Wednesday into Thursday.

Catchments in the flood watch areas are already wet from recent rainfall.

People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should act now to prepare properties for flooding:

Farmers and rural property owners should watch the river and be ready to move pumps, other equipment and livestock away from rising waters.

Motorists should never driving through flood waters, which may have washed away road surfaces and could be deeper or faster-flowing than they look.

Safety is your highest priority - never drive, walk or play in flood waters.

For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.

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