Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 01:39 PM EST on Monday 19 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 30

MINOR FLOOD PEAK OCCURRING AT WILCANNIA
The flood peak is now at Wilcannia where minor flooding is continuing.
Based on current forecast river flows and WaterNSW operational strategy, 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 Tilpa to Wilcannia:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia.
The Darling River at Wilcannia is currently peaking at 9.33 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Darling River at Wilcannia is likely to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) during this week.

Darling River downstream of Wilcannia to Burtundy:
Flooding not expected at Menindee Town.
The Darling River at Menindee Town is currently at 3.53 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).

Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa:
Cancellation

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 Wednesday 21 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,2.27,Steady,01:15 PM MON 19/05/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.37,Steady,01:15 PM MON 19/05/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,1.97,Steady,01:30 PM MON 19/05/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,1.90,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Barwon River at Walgett,3.27,Steady,01:15 PM MON 19/05/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.50,Steady,01:30 PM MON 19/05/25
Darling River at Bourke,4.40,Steady,01:15 PM MON 19/05/25
Darling River at Louth,3.71,Steady,12:45 PM MON 19/05/25
Darling River at Tilpa,7.48,Steady,12:15 PM MON 19/05/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,9.33,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,63.69,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.53,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.63,Steady,12:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,53.33,Steady,01:15 PM MON 19/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,2.08,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,0.76,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.56,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.69,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.83,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Darling River at Burtundy,1.48,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.22,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.84,Steady,01:00 PM MON 19/05/25

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.