Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Murrumbidgee River
Issued at 11:38 AM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 19
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NARRANDERA AND HAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GUNDAGAI AND WAGGA WAGGA
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DARLINGTON POINT AND CARRATHOOL
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai where the river peaked on Saturday with major flooding. The main flood peak along the Murrumbidgee River has now passed Wagga Wagga, where the river level peaked on Tuesday morning with minor flooding.
This flood peak is now approaching Narrandera, where moderate flooding is possible from Friday. Minor flooding is possible at Darlington Point this weekend.
Moderate flooding is possible at Hay and minor flooding is possible at Carrathool during from August as these floodwaters extend downstream.
Revised peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.
Flood operations are being conducted by WaterNSW at Burrinjuck Dam and spillway releases have commenced. The releases may vary subject to inflow rates. The release plan follows consultation with the SES and local communities. WaterNSW are working closely with the Bureau, NSW SES and landholders with releases taken into account into the flood forecasts and warning.
Moderate rainfall is possible from late Thursday into Friday which may cause renewed river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored and revised predictions will be provided if necessary.
Murrumbidgee River downstream of Burrinjuck to Wagga Wagga:
Minor flooding is occurring at Gundagai and Wagga Wagga.
The Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai peaked at 9.02 metres on Saturday and is currently at 6.92 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.10 metres) through to Friday.
The Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga peaked at 8.74 metres around 08:00 am Tuesday and is currently at 8.36 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.30 metres) through to Saturday.
Murrumbidgee River downstream of Wagga Wagga to Narrandera:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera.
The Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera is expected to exceed the minor flood level (6.70 metres) around 07:00 pm Wednesday. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (7.30 metres) during Friday and may reach around 7.60 metres during Saturday, with moderate flooding.
Murrumbidgee River downstream of Narrandera to Darlington Point:
Minor flooding may occur along the Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point.
The Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point may exceed the minor flood level (5.50 metres) during Saturday. The river level may reach near 6.60 metres around 16-18 August, with minor flooding.
Murrumbidgee River downstream of Darlington Point to Balranald Weir:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Murrumbidgee River at Hay. Minor flooding is possible at Carrathool.
The Murrumbidgee River at Carrathool may reach near 7.40 metres around 20-22 August, with minor flooding.
The Murrumbidgee River at Hay Town may reach near 7.80 metres around 23-25 August, with moderate flooding.
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/southwest.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 11:30 am EST on Thursday 11 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai,6.92,Steady,11:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Eringoarrah,7.49,Steady,11:10 AM WED 10/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga,8.36,Falling,11:10 AM WED 10/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera,6.56,Rising,11:15 AM WED 10/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gogeldrie Weir,5.68,Rising,10:47 AM WED 10/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point,4.99,Rising,11:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Hay Weir Downstream,5.17,Steady,10:47 AM WED 10/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Maude Weir Downstream,5.08,Steady,11:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir,5.72,Steady,10:47 AM WED 10/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Balranald Weir Downstream,6.16,Steady,11:00 AM WED 10/08/22
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
Lloyd (35.1476°S, 147.3352°E, 241m AMSL) Lloyd,NSW set as my default location ›
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Lloyd 7 day forecast
Today: Becoming cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog this morning. Light winds becoming NE 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 18.
Forecast for Lloyd (35.1476°S, 147.3352°E, 241m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 0° 6° 7° 7° 4° 4° 3° Maximum 15° 14° 15° 15° 13° 13° 15° Chance of rain 10% 80% 60% 70% 80% 70% 70% Likely amount < 1mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - Frost risk High Nil Nil Nil Slight Slight Moderate 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 7
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Sunrise / Sunset for Lloyd (35.1476°S, 147.3352°E, 241m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:31am EST 6:57am EST 5:34pm EST 6:01pm EST 3:12pm EST 5:28am EST Waxing gibbous
Full moon Aug 12 Last quarter Aug 19 New moon Aug 27 First quarter Sep 04 Lloyd sun & moon times
WednesdayFirst light6:31am
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Wed 11:38am UTC Flood warning NSWWed 11:00am UTC Flood warning NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 11:00 AM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 62
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NANAMI, COTTONS WEIR AND BOOLIGAL
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT JEMALONG
Minor flooding is occurring at Nanami, where river levels are likely to peak Wednesday afternoon.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir, where river levels peaked on Monday afternoon.
The main flood peak is approaching Jemalong Weir, where minor flooding is expected from Wednesday afternoon. Minor flooding is occurring at Booligal where the river level is expected to remain elevated over the weekend.
Renewed river level rises are possible along the Lachlan River over the weekend.
Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring at Nanami and Cottons Weir, and is expected at Jemalong.
The Lachlan River at Nanami is likely to peak near 7.50 metres Wednesday afternoon, with minor flooding.
The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir peaked at 4.39 metres around 06:00 pm Monday and is currently at 4.10 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir is likely to remain around the minor flood level (3.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream is expected to peak around the minor flood level (7.20 m) Wednesday afternoon.
Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Lachlan River at Booligal Weir.
The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir may reach around 2.90 metres over the weekend with minor flooding.
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 12:00 pm EST on Thursday 11 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,1.51,Falling,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,6.08,Steady,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,7.38,Rising,10:30 AM WED 10/08/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,8.06,Rising,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,4.10,Rising,09:30 AM WED 10/08/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,7.16,Rising,09:45 AM WED 10/08/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,3.88,Rising,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.38,Steady,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.82,Steady,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
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.Tue 2:31pm UTC Flood warning NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River
Issued at 02:31 PM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT COROWA FROM TUESDAY NIGHT
Spills from the Hume Dam combined with floodwaters from the Kiewa River are expected to cause minor flooding along the Murray River at Corowa from Tuesday night.
The Murray River at Albury is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.30 metres).
Predictions for locations downstream of Corowa will be provided once the upstream flood peaks are observed.
Murray River downstream of Hume Dam to Tocumwal:
Minor flooding is expected along the Murray River at Corowa.
The Murray River at Corowa is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.60 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Subject to the spill from the Hume Dam the river level may reach around 5.30 metres Thursday evening, with minor flooding.
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/southwest.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 03:00 pm EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Murray River at Albury,3.94,Rising,02:15 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Corowa,4.45,Rising,02:15 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Yarrowonga Downstream,3.59,Steady,02:15 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Tocumwal,3.71,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Echuca,88.24,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Torrumbarry Weir,4.18,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Barham,4.13,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Swan Hill,2.73,Falling,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Wakool Junction,6.03,Falling,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Boundary Bend,5.55,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Euston,46.57,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Wentworth,30.55,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Edward River at Deniliquin,2.48,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Edward River at Stevens Weir Downstream,2.82,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Edward River at Moulamein,2.50,Steady,02:00 PM 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.For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone° -
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