Weather Warnings - Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Macquarie River To Bathurst
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Macquarie River To Bathurst
Issued at 09:14 AM EDT on Monday 09 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 3
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BATHURST
No significant rainfall has been recorded since 9:00 am Sunday. The river level along the Macquarie River at Bathurst is estimated to have fallen below the minor flood level (3.0 metres) Sunday night.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. The river level at Bathurst is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Macquarie River to Bathurst:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Macquarie River to Bathurst.
No current river level is available at Bathurst. The river level is estimated to have fallen below the minor flood level Sunday night.
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/centralwest.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:
Macquarie River at White Rock,2.78,Falling,08:52 AM MON 09/12/24
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.