Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Culgoa, Birrie, Bokhara And Narran Rivers
Issued at 02:27 PM AEDT on Monday 23 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE CULGOA, BIRRIE, BOKHARA AND NARRAN RIVERS
Upstream along the Lower Balonne River the main flood peak is approaching 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. Minor flooding is likely to develop towards the end of March into early April.
Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive and predictions will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
A Flood Warning is current for the Lower Balonne River, Balonne River Minor and Bokhara River in Queensland

Culgoa River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Culgoa River.
The Culgoa River at Brenda is currently at 1.43 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Culgoa River at Brenda may reach around the minor flood level (4.90 m) from Monday 30 March. 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 exceed the minor flood level (3.20 m) from Sunday 29 March. 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 exceed the minor flood level (2.70 m) from Sunday 29 March. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Narran River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Narran River.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is currently at 1.15 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 may reach around the minor flood level (3.30 m) from Saturday 28 March.

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 Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Narran River at New Angledool No 2,1.15,steady,2:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Bokhara River at Goodooga,1.12,steady,2:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Birrie River at Goodooga,0.42,steady,2:15 pm Mon 23/03/26
Bokhara River at Goodwins,-0.83,steady,2:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Culgoa River at Brenda,1.43,rising,2:15 pm Mon 23/03/26
Culgoa River at Weilmoringle,1.17,steady,2:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Culgoa River at Collerina (Kenebree),0.15,steady,2:00 pm Mon 23/03/26

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.