Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Culgoa River
Issued at 09:45 AM AEDT on Thursday 02 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BRENDA
The Culgoa River at Brenda peaked below the minor flood level on Wednesday.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Culgoa River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Culgoa River.
The Culgoa River at Brenda peaked at 4.45 m around 10:00 am Wednesday 1 April, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 4.10 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Culgoa River at Brenda is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.90 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Narran River at New Angledool No 2,2.15,steady,9:30 am Thu 02/04/26
Bokhara River at Goodooga,2.41,steady,9:15 am Thu 02/04/26
Birrie River at Goodooga,2.78,steady,9:30 am Thu 02/04/26
Bokhara River at Goodwins,-0.83,steady,9:00 am Thu 02/04/26
Culgoa River at Brenda,4.10,falling,9:30 am Thu 02/04/26
Culgoa River at Weilmoringle,4.38,steady,9:30 am Thu 02/04/26
Culgoa River at Collerina (Kenebree),2.84,steady,9:30 am Thu 02/04/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.