Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Gwydir River
Issued at 10:33 AM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 6

FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT YARRAMAN
The Gwydir River at at Yarraman has fallen below the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
Further rainfall is forecast across the Gwydir catchment later this week, which may cause renewed river rises, with the potential flooding along the Gwydir River. The situation is being monitored closely.

Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam:
Flooding is no longer occurring at Yarraman.
The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge fell below the minor flood level (4.00 metres) around 5:45am Wednesday.

Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge:
Cancellation

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/northwest.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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Gwydir River at Bundarra,2.13,Falling,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Halls Creek at Bingara,0.44,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Horton River at Rider,1.03,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge,3.66,Falling,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Gwydir River at Pallamallawa,3.01,Falling,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge,3.75,Falling,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Mehi River at Moree,2.17,Rising,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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 09:43 AM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENCOE WEE WAA
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BUGILBONE AND GOANGRA
The main flood peak along the Namoi River is approaching Wee Waa (Glencoe) where minor flooding is occurring. The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is expected to peak Wednesday evening, with minor flooding.
Minor flooding is also possible downstream along the Namoi River at Bugilbone over the weekend and at Goangra mid next week.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Wee Waa.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is expected to peak near 6.00 metres Wednesday evening, with minor flooding.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach near the minor flood level (4.90 metres) over the weekend.

The Namoi River at Goangra may reach near the minor flood level (5.50 metres) mid next week.

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/northwest.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 Thursday 11 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,0.70,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Peel River at Piallamore,1.51,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.75,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.49,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Manilla,1.65,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.42,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Gunnedah,3.76,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.73,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,6.09,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,4.05,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),5.86,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone,3.34,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Namoi River at Goangra,4.00,Steady,09:00 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.