Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Belubula River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Belubula River
Issued at 08:33 PM EST on Sunday 30 April 2023
Flood Watch Number: 5
NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT CANOWINDRA
Rainfall totals of 25 - 55 mm were observed along the Belubula River since Saturday morning. This resulted in river level rises and minor flooding along the Belubula River at Canowindra during Sunday, which has now fallen below the minor flood level.
Belubula River:
No further flooding is expected in the Belubula River.
The Belubula River at Canowindra Upstream peaked around 2.81 metres around midday Sunday, with minor flooding, and fell below the minor flood level of 2.60 metres around 4:00 pm.
The Belubula River at Canowindra Upstream is expected to continue easing and remain below the minor flood level (2.60 m).
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/centralwest.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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Belubula River at The Needles,1.13,Steady,08:00 PM SUN 30/04/23
Belubula River at Canowindra Upstream,2.45,Falling,08:00 PM SUN 30/04/23
Mandagery Creek at Toogong (Glenayr),1.36,Steady,08:00 PM SUN 30/04/23
Mandagery Creek at Smithfeild,2.77,Steady,08:00 PM SUN 30/04/23
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.