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 02:54 PM EDT on Friday 06 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MOGIL MOGIL AND COLLARENEBRI
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALGETT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Significant river level rises have been observed along the Barwon River with the arrival of upstream floodwaters from the Moonie River. Minor flooding is occurring at Mogil Mogil and Collarenebri. The main flood peak along the Barwon River passed Collarenebri and is approaching Walgett, where the river level may reach the minor flood level Saturday afternoon.
Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Minor flooding is occurring at Mogil Mogil and Collarenebri.
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is currently at 7.52 metres and steady, around the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is likely to remain around the minor flood level (7.50 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday.
The Barwon River at Collarenebri peaked at 6.35 metres around 11:00 am Thursday and is currently at 6.21 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (5.80 m).
The Barwon River at Collarenebri is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.80 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday.
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 9.20 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (10.50 m).
The Barwon River at Walgett may reach the minor flood level (10.50 m) Saturday afternoon. The river level may peak near 11.50 metres overnight Sunday into Monday.
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 Saturday 07 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,3.29,Steady,02:45 PM FRI 06/12/24
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.72,Steady,02:45 PM FRI 06/12/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,7.52,Steady,02:45 PM FRI 06/12/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,6.21,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 06/12/24
Barwon River at Walgett,9.20,Rising,02:45 PM FRI 06/12/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.52,Steady,02:45 PM FRI 06/12/24
Darling River at Bourke,4.13,Steady,02:45 PM FRI 06/12/24
Darling River at Louth,1.49,Steady,01:45 PM FRI 06/12/24
Darling River at Tilpa,0.93,Steady,01:15 PM FRI 06/12/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.64,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 06/12/24
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,60.70,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 06/12/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.75,Steady,02:45 PM FRI 06/12/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.83,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 06/12/24
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.84,Steady,02:45 PM FRI 06/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,2.37,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 06/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.52,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 06/12/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.53,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 06/12/24
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.58,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 06/12/24
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.80,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 06/12/24
Darling River at Burtundy,1.28,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 06/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.24,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 06/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.14,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 06/12/24
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.