Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Culgoa, Birrie, Bokhara And Narran Rivers
Issued at 01:50 PM AEDT on Saturday 28 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ANGLEDOOL EARLY NEXT WEEK
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BRENDA AND GOODOOGA EARLY NEXT WEEK
The main flood peak along the Lower Balonne River in Queensland is now downstream of Dirranbandi. This flood water will move down through the Culgoa, Birrie, Bokhara, and Narran river systems with river level rises possible over the next few days.
Along the Narran River minor flooding is occurring at Angledool, with moderate flooding possible from early next week. At Brenda and Goodooga, minor flooding is possible from early next week.
Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive and predictions will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Culgoa River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Culgoa River.
The Culgoa River at Brenda is currently at 3.37 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Culgoa River at Brenda may reach the minor flood level (4.90 m) from Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Birrie River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Birrie River.
The Birrie River at Goodooga is currently at 0.42 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Birrie River at Goodooga may reach around the minor flood level (3.20 m) early next week. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Bokhara River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bokhara River.
The Bokhara River at Goodooga is currently at 1.12 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bokhara River at Goodooga may reach around the minor flood level (2.70 m) early next week. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Narran River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Narran River. Minor flooding is occurring.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is currently at 3.33 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 may reach around the moderate flood level (3.50 m) early next week. Further rises are possible.

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 04:00 PM AEDT on Monday 30 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Narran River at New Angledool No 2,3.33,steady,1:30 pm Sat 28/03/26
Bokhara River at Goodooga,1.12,steady,1:15 pm Sat 28/03/26
Birrie River at Goodooga,0.42,steady,1:30 pm Sat 28/03/26
Bokhara River at Goodwins,-0.83,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/03/26
Culgoa River at Brenda,3.37,steady,1:30 pm Sat 28/03/26
Culgoa River at Weilmoringle,2.87,steady,1:30 pm Sat 28/03/26
Culgoa River at Collerina (Kenebree),0.15,steady,1:30 pm Sat 28/03/26

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.