Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 11:53 PM AEST on Monday 04 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 24
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GUNNEDAH AND POSSIBLE AT WEE WAA FROM MID WEEK
The flood peak along the Namoi River is now at Gunnedah, where major flooding is occurring.
As flood waters move downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Boggabri and moderate flooding is possible at Narrabri during Wednesday. Major flooding is possible at Wee Waa overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Minor flooding may develop at Bugilbone during Wednesday.
Upstream minor flooding is continuing along the Namoi River at Carroll Village.
Forecasts downstream of Gunnedah will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Along the Peel River, river levels at Tamworth fell below the minor flood level Monday evening.
Peel River:
Flooding is no longer occurring at Tamworth.
The Peel River at Tamworth is currently at 2.84 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
Namoi River:
Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Namoi River.
The Namoi River at Carroll Village was at 8.60 m and falling at 8:00 am Monday morning, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Carroll Village may fall below the minor flood level (8.20 m) Tuesday morning.
The Namoi River at Gunnedah is currently at 8.46 m and near its peak, with major flooding.
The Namoi River at Gunnedah is likely to remain above the major flood level (7.90 m) until Wednesday evening.
The Namoi River at Boggabri is currently at 7.49 m and rising, above the minor flood level (7.00 m).
The Namoi River at Boggabri may reach around 8.30 m Wednesday morning, with minor flooding.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is currently at 4.10 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.90 m) Tuesday afternoon. The creek may reach around the moderate flood level (6.40 m) during Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa is currently at 5.82 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa may exceed the moderate flood level (6.40 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river may reach around the major flood level (6.70 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 4.36 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may exceed the minor flood level (4.90 m) during Wednesday. Further rises are expected later in the week as the main flood peak arrives.
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 07:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 05 August 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,3.64,falling,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.57,steady,11:00 pm Mon 04/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.65,steady,10:07 pm Mon 04/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,2.84,rising,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,4.50,falling,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,3.93,falling,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,4.56,falling,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,4.42,falling,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,8.46,rising,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,7.49,rising,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,4.10,steady,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,5.82,steady,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.36,steady,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.01,steady,11:30 pm Mon 04/08/25
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.
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Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the morning, mainly in the N. Slight chance of a shower in the S in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming W 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
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Sunrise / Sunset for Coonabarabran (31.2734°S, 149.2773°E, 501m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:23am EST 6:48am EST 5:30pm EST 5:56pm EST 1:19pm EST 3:28am EST Waxing gibbous
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