Bill Woods checks in with Chris Roylance, Forbes Shire Deputy Mayor, who paints a vivid picture of devastation as anxious residents cope with major flooding while river levels are expected to remain steady near its peak into Friday.

Forbes remains a major focus for the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES), as the Lachlan River reaches a 10.7m peak, close to the 10.8m record set in 1952.

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