Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 11:51 AM AEST on Saturday 30 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 82
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BUGILBONE AND POSSIBLE AT GOANGRA MID NEXT WEEK
The flood peak along the Namoi River, resulting from recent rainfall, is approaching Bugilbone, where moderate flooding is occurring.
Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Goangra, with renewed river level rises likely from Saturday afternoon. River levels may reach around the moderate flood level by mid next week.
Namoi River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Bugilbone. Minor flooding is occurring at Goangra, with moderate flooding possible.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 5.53 m and steady, above the moderate flood level (5.50 m).
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may peak near 5.80 m during Sunday, with moderate flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.67 m and steady, with minor flooding.
Renewed river level rises are likely from Saturday afternoon, continuing into mid next week. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (6.70 m) Wednesday morning.
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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 31 August 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Carroll Gap,1.49,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.54,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.08,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.07,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.36,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,3.25,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,2.01,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),2.53,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,5.54,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.67,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
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.
Forecast
Harpers Hill (32.7005°S, 151.4127°E, 97m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Sunny. The chance of fog about the Upper Hunter in the early morning. Areas of morning frost. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 20.
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Sunrise / Sunset for Harpers Hill (32.7005°S, 151.4127°E, 97m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:50am EST 6:14am EST 5:36pm EST 6:01pm EST 10:12am EST 12:15am EST 1st quarter
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