Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 10:35 AM AEST on Sunday 10 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 41

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WEE WAA AND BUGILBONE
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GOANGRA FROM AROUND WEDNESDAY
The main flood peak along the Namoi River passed through Wee Waa Thursday evening, where the river level has just fallen below the major flood level. Along the lower Namoi River, moderate flooding is occurring at Bugilbone, with a moderate flood peak possible Sunday evening. Moderate flooding may extend further downstream to Goangra from around Wednesday.

Namoi River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Namoi River.
The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa is currently at 6.69 m and steady, just below the major flood level (6.70 m).
The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (6.40 m) for the remainder of Sunday into Monday. The river may fall below the moderate flood level (6.40 m) Monday morning.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 5.67 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may peak near 6.40 m Sunday evening, with moderate flooding.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.65 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra may exceed the moderate flood level (6.70 m) during Wednesday 13 August. The river may reach around 7.50 m during Friday 15 August, with moderate flooding.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Monday 11 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,1.85,steady,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.83,steady,10:00 am Sun 10/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,9:54 am Sun 10/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,0.86,steady,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,1.87,steady,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.77,steady,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.27,steady,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.07,steady,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.78,steady,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,4.33,falling,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,3.07,falling,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,6.69,steady,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,5.67,rising,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.65,steady,10:15 am Sun 10/08/25

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.