Rain across New South Wales' Central West is beginning to clear. But some residents now have to prepare for a flooding threat. Swift water rescues were performed as floodwaters peaked in Bathurst. 7NEWS at 6pm | More local news: www.7NEWS.com.au/news/nsw #Bathurst #Forbes #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

The Macquarie River at Bathurst is flooding following rain over the weekend. The low-lying bridge on Hereford Street is closed. Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Bathurst. A peak of 4.94 metres was observed along the Macquarie River at Bathurst at 6am today and is now at 4.86 metres and steady with moderate flooding with renewed rises possible. Further west, minor flooding is occuring on the Bell and Macquarie Rivers at Dubbo and Wellington. Moderate flooding is possibl