Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For The New South Wales Inland Rivers
Issued at 01:28 PM EST on Thursday 11 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE NEW SOUTH WALES INLAND RIVERS FROM FRIDAY MORNING

A cold front associated with a low pressure system is expected to bring showers and rain to western New South Wales from late Thursday, extending to eastern parts of the state during Friday. This rainfall may cause widespread minor to moderate and possibly major flooding along inland NSW rivers, many of which experienced flooding due the rainfall last week.
Catchments are wet following recent rainfall
The weather system is expected to cause renewed flooding for the following catchments listed from Friday. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Macintyre River
Gwydir River
Peel River
Namoi River
Castlereagh River
Macquarie River to Bathurst
Orange, Molong and Bell River
Macquarie River d/s Burrendong Dam
Bogan River
Lachlan River to Cotton's Weir
Belubula River
Mandagery Creek
Tumut River
Murrumbidgee River to Wagga Wagga

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchments: Namoi, Macquarie, Bogan, Lachlan, Murrumbidgee, Murray, Mirrool Creek, Culgoa, Narran and Darling.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service.
Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Friday 12 August 2022.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 11:59 AM EST on Thursday 11 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 63

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COTTONS WEIR AND BOOLIGAL
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT FORBES AND JEMALONG
The Lachlan River at Nanami peaked at 7.41 metres around midday Wednesday, with minor flooding and is currently below the minor flood level (7.40 metres).
Minor flooding is expected along the The Lachlan River at Forbes during Saturday evening.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir, where a minor flood peak is likely during Saturday.
The main flood peak is approaching Jemalong Weir, where minor flooding is expected Thursday evening into Friday morning. Minor flooding is occurring at Booligal where the river level is expected to remain elevated over the weekend.
Renewed river level rises are possible along the Lachlan River over the weekend. A flood watch is current for Lachlan River.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring at Cottons Weir and is expected at Forbes and Jemalong.
The Lachlan River at Nanami peaked at 7.41 metres around midday Wednesday, with minor flooding and is currently at 6.72 metres and falling, with below minor flooding.

The Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge may reach the minor flood level (8.80 m) during Saturday morning.

The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir is likely to peak near 4.80 metres, with minor flooding during Saturday evening.

The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream is expected to peak around the minor flood level (7.20 m) Thursday evening into Friday morning.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Lachlan River at Booligal Weir.
The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir may reach around 2.90 metres over the weekend with minor flooding.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Friday 12 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,1.39,Falling,11:30 AM THU 11/08/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,4.57,Falling,11:30 AM THU 11/08/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,6.68,Falling,11:30 AM THU 11/08/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,8.48,Rising,11:00 AM THU 11/08/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,4.52,Rising,11:30 AM THU 11/08/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,7.18,Rising,10:45 AM THU 11/08/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,4.10,Rising,11:00 AM THU 11/08/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.38,Steady,11:00 AM THU 11/08/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.83,Rising,11:00 AM THU 11/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Murrumbidgee River
Issued at 11:19 AM EST on Thursday 11 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 20

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NARRANDERA AND HAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GUNDAGAI, WAGGA WAGGA AND NARRANDERA
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DARLINGTON POINT AND CARRATHOOL
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai where the river peaked on Saturday 6 August with major flooding. The main flood peak along the Murrumbidgee River has now passed Wagga Wagga, where the river level peaked on Tuesday 09 August with minor flooding.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera, where moderate flooding is possible from Friday.
Minor flooding is possible at Darlington Point this weekend.
Moderate flooding is possible at Hay and minor flooding is possible at Carrathool in late August as these floodwaters extend downstream.
Flood operations are being conducted by WaterNSW at Burrinjuck Dam and spillway releases have commenced. The releases may vary subject to inflow rates. The release plan follows consultation with the SES and local communities. WaterNSW are working closely with the Bureau, NSW SES and landholders with releases taken into account into the flood forecasts and warning.
A flood watch is current for possible renewed minor to moderate flooding from Friday for the Tumut and Murrumbidgee rivers.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Burrinjuck to Wagga Wagga:
Minor flooding is occurring at Gundagai and Wagga Wagga.
The Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai peaked at 9.02 metres on Saturday and is currently at 6.66 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.10 metres) through to Saturday.

The Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga peaked at 8.74 metres around 08:00 am Tuesday and is currently at 7.92 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.30 metres) through to Monday.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Wagga Wagga to Narrandera:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera where moderate flooding is possible.
The Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera may exceed the moderate flood level (7.30 m) during Friday. The river level may reach around 7.60 metres during Saturday with moderate flooding.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Narrandera to Darlington Point:
Minor flooding may occur along the Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point.
The Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point may exceed the minor flood level (5.50 metres) during Saturday. The river level may reach near 6.60 metres around 16-18 August, with minor flooding.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Darlington Point to Balranald Weir:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Murrumbidgee River at Hay. Minor flooding is possible at Carrathool.
The Murrumbidgee River at Carrathool may reach near 7.40 metres around 20-22 August, with minor flooding.

The Murrumbidgee River at Hay Town may reach near 7.80 metres around 23-25 August, with moderate flooding.

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/southwest.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 11:00 am EST on Friday 12 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Tumut River at Tumut,0.94,Steady,10:50 AM THU 11/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai,6.66,Falling,10:30 AM THU 11/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Eringoarrah,7.57,Steady,10:40 AM THU 11/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga,7.92,Falling,10:40 AM THU 11/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera,6.75,Rising,10:45 AM THU 11/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gogeldrie Weir,5.89,Rising,09:47 AM THU 11/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point,5.17,Rising,10:00 AM THU 11/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Hay Weir Downstream,5.15,Steady,09:47 AM THU 11/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Maude Weir Downstream,5.06,Falling,10:00 AM THU 11/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir,5.72,Falling,09:47 AM THU 11/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Balranald Weir Downstream,6.15,Falling,10:00 AM THU 11/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 10:13 AM EST on Thursday 11 August 2022

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and northwesterly winds are expected during Thursday and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Thursday.