Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Far Western New South Wales And The Murrumbidgee River Catchment
Issued at 12:53 PM AEDT on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 8
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FAR WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES WITH ADDITIONAL AREAS OF FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER CATCHMENT OVER THE COMING DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Lower Murrumbidgee River
Tumut River
Upper Murrumbidgee River to Burrinjuck Dam and Cooma Ck
Murrumbidgee River to Wagga Wagga
Queanbeyan and Molonglo Rivers
Willandra Lakes
Paroo River (NSW)
Darling River
Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake
Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Cooper Creek
Lake Frome
Bulla-Bancannia District

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Paroo

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Tuesday 03 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for South West Slopes, Riverina, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:38 am Monday, 2 March 2026.

HEAVY RAINFALL TODAY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL CONTINUING

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity continues on the eastern flank of a low in the far southwest of the state near the Victorian border, resulting in a broad rainband with isolated thunderstorms. The low is forecast to move east today, with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for southwestern parts of the Upper Western, Lower Western and Riverina forecast districts today, spreading to eastern parts of the warning area including the ACT this evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are possible. Heavy rainfall is expected to ease in the Upper Western and Lower Western forecast districts during the afternoon.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible today, most likely between Griffith and Yass this evening with isolated thunderstorm activity. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 90 mm are possible.
The risk of HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL is forecast to ease throughout during Tuesday morning.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Deniliquin, Yass and Griffith.
65.2 MM WAS RECORDED AT FOWLERS GAP IN THE 2 HOURS TO 4:30 AM.
63.2 MM WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT WOOWOOLARAH IN THE 2 HOURS TO 3:27 AM.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Monday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for South West Slopes, Riverina, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:38 am Monday, 2 March 2026.

HEAVY RAINFALL TODAY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL CONTINUING

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity continues on the eastern flank of a low in the far southwest of the state near the Victorian border, resulting in a broad rainband with isolated thunderstorms. The low is forecast to move east today, with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for southwestern parts of the Upper Western, Lower Western and Riverina forecast districts today, spreading to eastern parts of the warning area including the ACT this evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are possible. Heavy rainfall is expected to ease in the Upper Western and Lower Western forecast districts during the afternoon.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible today, most likely between Griffith and Yass this evening with isolated thunderstorm activity. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 90 mm are possible.
The risk of HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL is forecast to ease throughout during Tuesday morning.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Deniliquin, Yass and Griffith.
65.2 MM WAS RECORDED AT FOWLERS GAP IN THE 2 HOURS TO 4:30 AM.
63.2 MM WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT WOOWOOLARAH IN THE 2 HOURS TO 3:27 AM.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Monday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.