NSW Floods: Blacktown flood warnings, road closures, updates

A man in a wheelchair has been rescued in a dramatic operation in Sydney’s west after he became trapped in a house, while residents of Kerry Rd, Schofields are evacuated.

A man in a wheelchair has been rescued in a dramatic operation in Riverstone after they became trapped in their house, while residents of Kerry Road, Schofields are evacuated.

Blacktown SES unit volunteers rescued the man, who was in the his Crown St home with two carers, on Wednesday morning.

Police, Fire and Rescue crews and Rural Fire Service volunteers descended on the property where they were forced to remove fence panels in the backyard to evacuate the man and his carers.

“The quick response, that’s what we’re here for and getting there and making sure the person is OK regardless of how serious or not it may be,’’ Blacktown SES media co-ordinator Aloka Holland said.

About 3.30pm, rescue teams were deployed to Kerry Rd, Schofields, to evacuate residents whose homes were flooded.

“At the moment we’re seeing multiple flooded roads in low-lying areas of Schofields and Riverstone’’ Miss Holland said.

“They’re always hot spots for flooding so we monitor that closely.’’

Road closures at Schofields include Carnarvon Rd, Grange Ave and Kerry Rd while Riverstone Rd (near Clarke St) and Clifton Rd have shut at Riverstone.

Stony Creek Road, Shanes Park. (Also known as St Mary's Rd, Berkshire Park) Picture: Blacktown SES

Grange Ave, Schofields (Eastern Creek) Picture: Blacktown SES

Other road closures are Stoney Creek Rd and Eighth Ave at Shanes Park, Palmerstone Rd at Rooty Hill, Vardys Rd at Kings Langley, Jasmine Rd at Quakers Hill, Bandon Ave at Vineyard, Durham Rd at Mt Druitt and Knox Rd Doonside.

Ms Holland said Blacktown SES had been inundated with calls for help.

That comprised five flood rescues including at Vardys Rd when four cars stuck in flood waters and police removed the motorists and passengers while crews were kept busy with torrential rain flooding Breakfast Rd, Marayong, where childcare centres had to be evacuated.

Residents of Kerry Rd, Schofields have also been evacuated as roads into Schofields are currently being closed.

Councils are urging people to take precautions, not drive through flooded streets and play it safe.

Blacktown SES has urged anyone who lives near creeks which are swollen to prepare their homes as the conditions become more severe.

In a Facebook post Blacktown SES said, “If you live close to creeks that are swollen please prepare yourself and your home in case conditions become more severe.

“As we are expecting no relief from the rain anytime soon, we ask that you stay vigilant on the ever changing situation. Don’t wait until it’s too late.”

Nearby in Prospect at the Blacktown SES headquarters a sandbagging station has been set up at 28 Old Church Lane, Prospect.