Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Murrumbidgee River
Issued at 08:26 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 25

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT GUNDAGAI MONDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT NARRANDERA
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT DARLINGTON POINT AND POSSIBLE AT CARRATHOOL AND HAY FROM MID WEEK
A second flood peak is approaching Gundagai, where rivere levels are likely to peak with minor flooding on Monday morning.
The main flood peak along the Murrumbidgee River is now approaching Narrandera, where moderate flooding is occurring. A moderate flood peak is possible at Narrandera around Tuesday.
Minor flooding is occurring at Darlington Point. As floodwaters continue to extend downstream, minor flood peak is expected around Friday.
Minor flooding is possible at Carrathool and Hay from mid week. During late August, Carrahool and Hay may reach moderate flooding.
Downstream peak predictions will be provided as 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 warnings.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Burrinjuck to Wagga Wagga:
Renewed minor flooding is likely along the Murrumbidgee River downstream of Burrinjuck at Gundagai.
A minor flood peak is likely along the Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai around 07:00 am Monday.

The Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga fell below the minor flood level (7.30 metres) Saturday evening and is currently at 6.30 metres (below minor) and falling.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Wagga Wagga to Narrandera:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River downstream of Wagga Wagga to Narrandera.
The Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera may peak near 7.50 metres Tuesday afternoon with moderate flooding.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Narrandera to Darlington Point:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River downstream of Narrandera to Darlington Point.
The Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point may reach near 6.40 metres around Friday, 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 exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) during Wednesday 17 August. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (7.50 m) during Friday 19 August.

The Murrumbidgee River at Hay Town may exceed the minor flood level (6.50 m) during Friday 19 August. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (7.50 m) during Sunday 21 August.

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 11:00 am EST on Monday 15 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Tumut River at Tumut,1.34,Steady,08:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai,5.88,Steady,08:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Eringoarrah,6.24,Steady,08:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga,6.30,Steady,08:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera,7.32,Steady,08:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gogeldrie Weir,6.41,Steady,07:47 PM SUN 14/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point,5.64,Steady,08:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Hay Weir Downstream,5.72,Steady,07:47 PM SUN 14/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Maude Weir Downstream,5.33,Steady,08:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir,5.70,Steady,07:47 PM SUN 14/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Balranald Weir Downstream,6.14,Steady,08:00 PM SUN 14/08/22

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 Lachlan River
Issued at 12:10 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 67

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JEMALONG, HILLSTON AND BOOLIGAL
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CONDOBOLIN
Flooding has eased along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir, where river levels fell below the minor flood level early Sunday morning.
The main flood peak along the Lachlan River has now passed Jemalong, where minor flooding continues. Downstream at Condobolin, minor flooding is possible around Thursday.
At Hillston and Booligal, river levels remain steady above minor flood levels due to an earlier extended flood peak.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River at Jemalong. Flooding is no longer occurring at Cottons Weir.
The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir fell below the minor flood level (3.50 metres) around 05:00 am Sunday morning.

The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream peaked at 7.29 metres around 10:00 am Saturday morning and is currently at 7.22 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream is expected to fall below the minor flood level (7.20 metres) early Sunday afternoon.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Jemalong Weir to Euabalong:
Minor flooding is possible along the Lower Lachlan River at Condobolin
The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge may reach the minor flood level (5.20 metres) during Thursday.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Lachlan River at Booligal Weir and Hillston.
The Lachlan River at Hillston Weir is expected to remain around the minor flood level (2.40 metres) through to the end of the week.

The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir may reach around 2.90 metres around Wednesday, with minor flooding.

Lachlan River at Forbes Iron 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/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 Monday 15 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,6.73,Falling,11:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,3.02,Falling,11:30 AM SUN 14/08/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,7.22,Falling,10:45 AM SUN 14/08/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,4.77,Rising,11:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.42,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.84,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 14/08/22

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.