Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 01:45 PM EST on Monday 05 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 23

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT LOUTH AND LIKELY AT TILPA LATE THIS WEEK
MINOR FLOODING FALLING AT BOURKE
The river level at Darling River at Bourke peaked on Wednesday and falling slowly above the minor flood level.
Further downstream at Louth, moderate flooding is occurring with flows slowly arriving from Bourke along with the arrival of Warrego flows. Moderate flood peak may occur at Louth from Tuesday to Thursday.
At Tilpa, minor flooding is occurring, and moderate flooding is likely from Friday May 9. At Wilcannia, minor flooding is likely from mid-May, with higher levels possible.

Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding is falling along the Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke is currently at 9.76 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (9.50 m).
The Darling River at Bourke is likely to fall below the minor flood level (9.50 m) during Tuesday.

Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa.
The Darling River at Louth is currently at 10.15 metres and rising slowly, above the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
The Darling River at Louth may peak around 10.30 metres between Tuesday May 6 and Thursday May 8, with moderate flooding. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (10.00 m) most of this week.

The Darling River at Tilpa is currently at 9.95 metres and rising slowly, above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Darling River at Tilpa may exceed the moderate flood level (10.50 m) towards the end of this week from about Friday May 9. The river level may reach around 11.00 metres between Saturday May 10 and Saturday May 17, with moderate flooding. Peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed.

Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia:
Minor flooding is likely along the Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia.
The Darling River at Wilcannia is currently at 8.40 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Darling River at Wilcannia is likely to reach the minor flood level (9.00 m) between Sunday May 11 and Thursday May 15. Higher levels, including moderate flooding are possible. Predictions will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

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 Wednesday 07 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,2.55,Steady,11:45 AM MON 05/05/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.45,Steady,11:45 AM MON 05/05/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,2.05,Steady,12:00 PM MON 05/05/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,1.95,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25
Barwon River at Walgett,3.65,Steady,11:45 AM MON 05/05/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.71,Steady,12:00 PM MON 05/05/25
Darling River at Bourke,9.76,Steady,12:00 PM MON 05/05/25
Darling River at Louth,10.15,Steady,10:45 AM MON 05/05/25
Darling River at Tilpa,9.95,Steady,10:15 AM MON 05/05/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,8.40,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,62.85,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25
Darling River at Menindee Town,4.22,Steady,11:45 AM MON 05/05/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,2.18,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.60,Steady,11:45 AM MON 05/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,3.40,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.39,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.80,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.66,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.78,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25
Darling River at Burtundy,1.75,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.18,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.80,Steady,11:00 AM MON 05/05/25

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.