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 03:55 PM EST on Sunday 06 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MUNGINDI AND WALGETT
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT MOGIL MOGIL OVERNIGHT SUNDAY AND AT COLLARENEBRI MID THIS WEEK
Floodwaters from the Macintyre, Weir, Moonie and Gwydir Rivers combined with local runoff have caused river level rises along the Barwon River between Mungindi and Collarenebri. Minor flooding is occurring at Mungindi and likely at Mogil Mogil overnight Sunday into Monday and Collarenebri middle of this week.
Further downstream, river level rises have also been observed along the Barwon River at Walgett, where minor flooding is occurring.

Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon River at Mungindi and likely at Mogil Mogil and Collarenebri.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is currently at 6.29 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (6.10 m).
The Barwon River at Mungindi is likely to reach around 6.60 metres during Monday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is currently at 7.07 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is likely to reach the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Further rises are possible.

The Barwon River at Collarenebri is currently at 4.37 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.80 m).
The Barwon River at Collarenebri is likely to reach the minor flood level (5.80 m) around Wednesday. Further rises are possible.

Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett.
The Barwon River at Walgett is currently at 10.92 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (10.50 m).
The Barwon River at Walgett may reach around 11.30 metres Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible.

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 EST on Monday 07 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,6.42,Steady,03:45 PM SUN 06/04/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,6.29,Steady,03:45 PM SUN 06/04/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,7.07,Rising,03:45 PM SUN 06/04/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,4.37,Rising,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25
Barwon River at Walgett,10.92,Steady,03:45 PM SUN 06/04/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,3.02,Steady,03:45 PM SUN 06/04/25
Darling River at Bourke,5.03,Steady,03:45 PM SUN 06/04/25
Darling River at Louth,2.42,Steady,02:45 PM SUN 06/04/25
Darling River at Tilpa,1.48,Steady,02:15 PM SUN 06/04/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.58,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,60.12,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.64,Steady,03:45 PM SUN 06/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.73,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.48,Steady,03:45 PM SUN 06/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,2.01,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.33,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.31,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.61,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.70,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25
Darling River at Burtundy,0.98,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.13,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.76,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 06/04/25

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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