Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Warrego River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 02:47 PM EDT on Wednesday 04 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARRINGUN
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT ENNGONIA DURING SATURDAY AND AT FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH EARLY NEXT WEEK
Minor flooding is occurring at Barringun as Floodwaters approach from Queensland.
Minor flooding is likely at Enngonia during Saturday and at Fords Bridge early next week.
A minor flood warning is current for the Warrego River in Queensland.

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

The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 is currently at 3.17 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (2.80 metres).
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 may peak around 3.30 metres late Wednesday into Thursday.

The Warrego River at Enngonia may reach the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Saturday.

The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 0.68 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (1.70 metres).
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is likely to reach the minor flood level (1.70 m) early next week as upstream floodwaters arrive.

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 03:30 pm EDT on Friday 06 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,3.17,Rising,02:00 PM WED 04/12/24
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,0.64,Steady,02:30 PM WED 04/12/24

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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