Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 01:09 PM EST on Friday 09 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 25

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT LOUTH AND LIKELY AT TILPA FRIDAY AFTERNOON
The main flood peak along the Darling River is now downstream of Louth, where a moderate flood peak occurred on Wednesday. The river level may remain above moderate until Monday.
At Tilpa, minor flooding is occurring, and moderate flooding is likely Friday afternoon. At Wilcannia, minor flooding is likely from Sunday this week, with higher levels possible.
Based on current forecast river flows and WaterNSW operational strategy, at this stage flooding is not expected at Menindee Town gauge. The Bureau will continue working closely with WaterNSW and this warning will be updated if the situation changes.

Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa.
The Darling River at Louth peaked at 10.28 metres around 11:00 pm Wednesday 07 May and is currently at 10.21 metres and falling slowly, above the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
The Darling River at Louth may remain above the moderate flood level (10.00 m) until Monday.

The Darling River at Tilpa is currently at 10.45 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Darling River at Tilpa may exceed the moderate flood level (10.50 m) Friday afternoon. The river level may peak near 10.80 metres between Sunday (11 May) and Tuesday (13 May), with moderate flooding.

Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia:
Minor flooding is likely along the Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia.
The Darling River at Wilcannia is currently at 8.81 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Darling River at Wilcannia is likely to reach the minor flood level (9.00 m) during Sunday. The river level may reach around 9.40 to 9.60 metres between 19 and 22 May. Predictions will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Darling River downstream of Wilcannia to Burtundy:
Flooding not expected at Menindee Town.
The Darling River at Menindee Town is currently at 4.01 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Darling River at Menindee Town is expected to remain below the minor flood level (8.50 m).

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 02:00 pm EST on Monday 12 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,2.49,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 09/05/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.43,Steady,12:15 PM FRI 09/05/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,1.99,Steady,12:30 PM FRI 09/05/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,1.92,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25
Barwon River at Walgett,3.90,Steady,12:15 PM FRI 09/05/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.52,Steady,12:30 PM FRI 09/05/25
Darling River at Bourke,6.79,Steady,12:30 PM FRI 09/05/25
Darling River at Louth,10.20,Steady,11:45 AM FRI 09/05/25
Darling River at Tilpa,10.49,Steady,11:15 AM FRI 09/05/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,8.81,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,63.15,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25
Darling River at Menindee Town,4.01,Steady,12:15 PM FRI 09/05/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,2.03,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.55,Steady,12:15 PM FRI 09/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,3.44,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.39,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.91,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.67,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.80,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25
Darling River at Burtundy,1.78,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.19,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.81,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 09/05/25

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.