Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Bogan River
Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 33
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GONGOLGON WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DANDALOO
The main flood peak along the Bogan River has passed Monkey Bridge and is now approaching Gongolgon, where a moderate flood peak is possible from Wednesday.
A second and smaller flood peak is now approaching Dandaloo, where minor flooding is occurring.
Bogan River to Nyngan:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bogan River at Dandaloo.
The Bogan River at Dandaloo may peak near 4.70 metres late Tuesday, with minor flooding.
Lower Bogan River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Bogan River at Gongolgon, with moderate flooding possible.
The Bogan River at Gongolgon may peak near the moderate flood level (1.00 metres) during 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/centralwest.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 10:00 am EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Bogan River at Peak Hill,1.00,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Bogan River at Dandaloo,4.43,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Bogan River at Neurie Plains,0.97,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Bogan River at Nyngan,2.77,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Bogan River at Monkey Bridge,2.69,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Bogan River at Gongolgon,0.96,Steady,09:00 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: Cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds SW 15 to 20 km/h tending S 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 11 and 15.
Forecast for Dunmore (34.6062°S, 150.8407°E, 12m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary Minimum 9° 9° 10° 12° 11° 11° 11° Maximum 15° 16° 18° 18° 19° 19° 17° Chance of rain 80% 40% 50% 70% 50% 80% 40% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 28
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Sunrise / Sunset for Dunmore (34.6062°S, 150.8407°E, 12m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:16am EST 6:42am EST 5:22pm EST 5:48pm EST 1:50pm EST 4:07am EST Waxing gibbous
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