Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Queanbeyan and Molonglo

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Queanbeyan And Molonglo Rivers
Issued at 03:51 PM EDT on Wednesday 29 November 2023
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT QUEANBEYAN (QUEENS BRIDGE)
Heavy rainfall has eased across Queanbeyan and Molonglo catchment. Showers are forecast for the next few days

Queanbeyan River:
No further flooding is expected in the Queanbeyan River.
The Queanbeyan River at Queens Bridge is currently at 3.40 metres and steady, below minor flood level.
The Queanbeyan River at Queens Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.20 m) during Wednesday.

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
* ACT SES: www.esa.act.gov.au/actses/
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/southwest.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
* BOM ACT Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_ACT

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Queanbeyan River at Tinderry,2.04,Rising,03:45 PM WED 29/11/23
Queanbeyan River at Wickerslack,0.65,Steady,02:32 PM WED 29/11/23
Queanbeyan River at Queens Bridge,3.40,Steady,03:30 PM WED 29/11/23
Molonglo River at Burbong,0.29,Steady,03:45 PM WED 29/11/23
Molonglo River at Oaks Estate,1.08,Steady,03:00 PM WED 29/11/23

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.

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