The Plough Inn’s dining room was damaged by flooding last week, which caused a wall to move. 

A structural engineer condemned the section of the hotel and the owners expect it will take three to six months to fix. 

The cellar of the hotel, which was built in 1864, was also flooded. 

Manger Rachele Walkden said the building was one of many properties in Tarrawingee impacted by the flood. 

“It’s really bad,” she said. 

“It’s devastating.

“We’ve had a few farmers coming in and crying because they’ve got no fences left. 

“It’s just heartbreaking for all of them.” 

Stables built with the original pub in 1860 were also damaged. 

Mick Wilson, whose great-great-grandfather built the original hotel, has lived in the region nearly all his life. 

While there has been flooding before, he said last week’s water level was about 20 centimetres higher than he had ever seen. 

The venue was forced to close for two days but re-opened following an extensive clean-up operation. 

A flood relief fundraiser will be held at the Plough Inn on Friday night to support the Tarrawingee and Everton communities. 

Ms Walkden hopes to get as many people down as possible to support the cause. 

She said extensive clean-up works were still required in the area. 

Everton Hotel owner Murray King said his venue would close in support. 

“The patrons of the Everton Hotel will be coming along,” he said. 

“There have been some local families who have been severely impacted by the floods, and this is a way the community is rallying behind them.

“It really is a natural disaster.” 

The venue will host a band and raffles. 

Mr King said it would be positive for those struggling to get together and talk about the event. 

“It may help knowing that other people are going through the same hardships,” he said. 

“In times like this, it really shows the calibre of country people. 

“There’s a lot of hard work ahead, but in the true country spirit, everyone is helping their neighbours and getting on with the job of getting things back to normal.”