Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Culgoa, Bokhara, Narran

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Bokhara And Birrie Rivers
Issued at 12:49 PM EST on Friday 26 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING EASING ALONG THE BOKHARA RIVER AT GOODOOGA
Minor flooding has peaked and is easing along the Bokhara River at Goodooga. Along the Birrie River at Goodooga, the river level is peaking just below the minor flood level.
At this stage, the observed flood peaks are likely to cause river level rises downstream, but no flooding is expected.
The situation will be closely monitored and warnings will be re-issued if required.

Birrie River:
The river level is peaking just below minor along the Birrie River.
The Birrie River at Goodooga is currently at 3.11 metres and peaking just below the minor flood level (3.20 m).

Bokhara River:
Minor flooding is easing along the Bokhara River.
The Bokhara River at Goodooga peaked at 2.72 metres around 02:45 pm Thursday and is currently at 2.70 metres at the minor flood level.
The Bokhara River at Goodooga is expected to fall below the minor flood level (2.70 m) Friday afternoon. The river level is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.70 m) for the next few days.

Narran River:
Cancellation

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

Latest River Heights:
Culgoa River at Brenda,4.42,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 26/04/24
Culgoa River at Weilmoringle,4.65,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 26/04/24
Culgoa River at Kenebree,3.71,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 26/04/24
Birrie River at Goodooga,3.11,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 26/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodooga,2.70,Steady,11:45 AM FRI 26/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodwins,0.88,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 26/04/24
Narran River at New Angledool No 2,2.09,Steady,12:00 PM 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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