Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Warrego River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 10:32 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024
Flood Warning Number: 25

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH
Minor flooding is easing at Fords Bridge Bywash. No significant rainfall has been recorded this week. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Warrego River (NSW):
No further flooding is expected in the Warrego River (NSW).

The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 1.65 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (1.70 m).
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

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:
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,1.65,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 17/05/24

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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