Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Warrego River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:13 PM EST on Friday 26 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 15

MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE EASING AT ENNGONIA
MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED AT FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH FROM FRIDAY EVENING, WITH A MODERATE FLOOD PEAK EXPECTED EARLY NEXT WEEK
Flooding has eased at Barringun No. 2 late Thursday evening.
Minor flooding is estimated to be easing at Enngonia during Friday.
Further downstream at Fords Bridge Bywash river levels are rising with minor flooding, and moderate flooding is expected from Friday evening. River levels are expected to continue to slowly rise with a moderate flood peak early next week.

Warrego River (NSW):
Minor to Moderate flooding is occurring along the Warrego River (NSW).

The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 is currently at 2.42 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.80 m) during Friday.

No observations are currently available for Enngonia. It is estimated that the river level peaked near 2.40 metres on Tuesday, with minor flooding. Minor flooding is estimated to be easing currently.

The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 2.19 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (1.70 m).
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (2.30 m) Friday evening. The river level is expected to peak near 2.70 metres early next week.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/outerwest.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Monday 29 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,2.42,Falling,10:00 AM FRI 26/04/24
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,2.19,Steady,11:30 AM FRI 26/04/24

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

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