Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Gwydir River
Issued at 10:44 AM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 5
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT YARRAMAN
Minor flooding is occurring along the Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge where the river levels peaked on Monday evening.
The Gwydir River at Gravesend and Pallamallawa have peaked with minor flooding and river levels have fallen below the minor flood levels.
Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring at Yarraman Bridge.
The Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge peaked at 7.58 metres around 10:00 pm Sunday with minor flooding and is currently at 4.85 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Gwydir River at Pallamallawa peaked at 6.66 metres around 10:00 am Monday with minor flooding and is currently at 4.51 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge peaked at 6.29 metres around 08:00 pm Monday and is currently at 5.29 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge is likely to remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
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/northwest.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 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Gwydir River at Bundarra,2.29,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Halls Creek at Bingara,0.45,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Horton River at Rider,1.06,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge,4.85,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Gwydir River at Pallamallawa,4.51,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge,5.29,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Mehi River at Moree,2.81,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
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.
Forecast
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Today: Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost. The chance of morning fog on the slopes. Light winds becoming S 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 19.
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Sunrise / Sunset for Dandry (31.0514°S, 149.3233°E, 404m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:19am EST 6:45am EST 5:33pm EST 5:58pm EST 2:08pm EST 4:03am EST Waxing gibbous
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