Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 01:26 PM EST on Wednesday 24 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 12

RIVER LEVELS LIKELY TO FALL BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL AT MUNGINDI WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Minor flooding is easing along the Barwon River at Mungindi as floodwaters which have arrived from the Weir River (QLD) and Macintyre River continue to move downstream.
The flood peak along the Barwon River has passed Mungindi where minor flooding is likely to ease on Wednesday afternoon. This peak, combined with floodwaters from the Macintyre River, may cause prolonged elevated river levels downstream of Mungindi for the coming days.

Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri.
The Barwon River at Mungindi peaked at 6.96 metres around 03:00 am Saturday 20 April and is currently at 6.17 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is likely to fall below the minor flood level (6.10 m) Wednesday afternoon.

The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is currently steady around a peak of 7.15 metres, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).

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/outerwest.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 02:00 pm EST on Friday 26 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,6.17,Falling,10:30 AM WED 24/04/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,7.15,Steady,12:45 PM WED 24/04/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,4.43,Steady,12:00 PM WED 24/04/24
Barwon River at Walgett,8.27,Steady,12:45 PM WED 24/04/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.79,Steady,12:45 PM WED 24/04/24
Darling River at Bourke,4.50,Steady,12:45 PM WED 24/04/24
Darling River at Louth,2.01,Steady,11:45 AM WED 24/04/24
Darling River at Tilpa,1.52,Steady,11:15 AM WED 24/04/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.72,Steady,12:00 PM WED 24/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.33,Steady,12:45 PM WED 24/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.44,Steady,12:00 PM WED 24/04/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,1.96,Steady,12:00 PM WED 24/04/24
Darling River at Burtundy,0.84,Steady,12:00 PM WED 24/04/24

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.