Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Barwon River And Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 01:29 PM EST on Friday 25 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 19

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BREWARRINA, BOURKE AND LOUTH
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LOUTH AND TILPA DURING MAY
Minor flooding continues along the Barwon River at Brewarrina, where river levels are falling. The flow along the Barwon River is combining with floodwaters from the Culgoa / Bokhara Rivers to cause river level rises along the Darling River. Flows along the Bogan River are insignificant during this event and are not expected to influence Darling River levels.
The flood peak along the Darling River is now approaching Bourke, where minor flooding is occurring. River levels may peak slightly below the moderate flood level from around Tuesday April 29 to Saturday May 3.
Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Louth, and moderate flooding is possible during the first week of May. At Tilpa, minor flooding is likely towards the end of April, and moderate flooding is possible during the second week of May. At Wilcannia, minor flooding is likely from mid May, with higher levels possible.

Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina.
The Barwon River at Brewarrina is currently at 6.45 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (6.40 m).
The Barwon River at Brewarrina is likely to fall below the minor flood level (6.40 m) over the weekend.

Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke is currently at 10.24 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (9.50 m).
The Darling River at Bourke may peak around 11.20 metres from about Tuesday April 29 to Saturday May 3, with minor flooding. This is slightly below the moderate flood level (11.40 m). This prolonged flood peak is expected to extend into the first week of May.

Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa.
The Darling River at Louth is currently at 8.74 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (8.60 m).
The Darling River at Louth may exceed the moderate flood level (10.00 m) during the first week of May. The river level may reach around 10.90 metres from about Tuesday May 6 to Friday May 9, with moderate flooding. Higher levels are possible as upstream flows arrive. Peak predictions will be provided once a peak has been observed at Bourke.

The Darling River at Tilpa is currently at 8.27 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Darling River at Tilpa is likely to exceed the minor flood level towards the end of April, and may exceed the moderate flood level (10.50 m) during the second week of May. The river level may reach around 11.40 metres from about Saturday May 10 to Saturday May 17, with moderate flooding. Higher levels are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 6.82 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) around mid May. 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 Monday 28 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,3.12,Steady,01:15 PM FRI 25/04/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.62,Steady,01:15 PM FRI 25/04/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,2.39,Steady,01:15 PM FRI 25/04/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.10,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25
Barwon River at Walgett,7.82,Falling,01:15 PM FRI 25/04/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,6.45,Falling,01:15 PM FRI 25/04/25
Darling River at Bourke,10.24,Rising,01:15 PM FRI 25/04/25
Darling River at Louth,8.74,Rising,12:45 PM FRI 25/04/25
Darling River at Tilpa,8.27,Rising,12:15 PM FRI 25/04/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,6.82,Rising,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,61.69,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Town,4.11,Steady,01:15 PM FRI 25/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,2.10,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.55,Steady,01:15 PM FRI 25/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,3.26,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.32,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.75,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.64,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.76,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25
Darling River at Burtundy,1.37,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.16,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.78,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 25/04/25

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.