Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Barwon-Darling US Bourke

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 10:55 AM EDT on Wednesday 04 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MOGIL MOGIL AND COLLARENEBRI
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALGETT FROM LATE THIS WEEK
Recent localised rainfall has caused significant river level rises along the Moonie and Barwon Rivers. Minor flooding is occurring at Mogil Mogil and Collarenebri. The main flood peak along the Barwon River is approaching Collarenebri, where river levels may peak late Wednesday into Thursday.
Floodwaters are expected to move through Walgett in the next few days, where minor flooding is possible late this week.

Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Minor flooding is occurring Mogil Mogil and Collarenebri.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is currently at 4.51 metres and falling, below minor flood level (6.10 m). The river level is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil peaked at 8.11 metres around 01:45 pm Tuesday and is currently at 8.00 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is likely to remain above the minor flood level over the next few days.

The Barwon River at Collarenebri is currently at 6.09 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (5.80 m).
The Barwon River at Collarenebri may peak near 6.30 metres late Wednesday into Thursday, with minor flooding.

Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett:
Minor flooding may occur along the Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett.
The Barwon River at Walgett is currently at 6.99 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (10.50 m).
The Barwon River at Walgett may reach the minor flood level during Friday into Saturday.

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 04:00 pm EDT on Thursday 05 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,4.51,Falling,10:30 AM WED 04/12/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,8.00,Falling,10:30 AM WED 04/12/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,6.09,Rising,10:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Barwon River at Walgett,6.99,Rising,10:30 AM WED 04/12/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.37,Steady,10:30 AM WED 04/12/24
Darling River at Bourke,4.10,Steady,10:30 AM WED 04/12/24
Darling River at Louth,1.55,Steady,09:45 AM WED 04/12/24
Darling River at Tilpa,0.89,Steady,09:15 AM WED 04/12/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.66,Steady,10:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.74,Steady,10:30 AM WED 04/12/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.82,Steady,10:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.58,Steady,10:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Darling River at Burtundy,1.40,Steady,10:00 AM 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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