Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 03:27 PM EST on Monday 08 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WEE WAA OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
The Namoi River at Boggabri is now at a peak, where river levels are steady below the minor flood level. As floodwaters extend further downstream, minor flooding is possible at Wee Waa overnight Monday into Tuesday.
River levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level at Narrabri.
Peak predictions at Wee Waa and downstream will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.
Namoi River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Namoi River at Wee Waa.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.30 metres) overnight Monday into Tuesday. The river level may reach around 5.50 metres Tuesday morning, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.
Namoi River at Boggabri:
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/northwest.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 10:30 am EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,2.86,Falling,03:00 PM MON 08/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,6.71,Steady,03:00 PM MON 08/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,3.83,Steady,03:00 PM MON 08/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),4.84,Rising,03:00 PM MON 08/08/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone,2.95,Steady,03:00 PM MON 08/08/22
Namoi River at Goangra,1.94,Steady,03:00 PM MON 08/08/22
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.
Forecast
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Today: Clear. Winds S/SW 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
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Sunrise / Sunset for Nea (31.1727°S, 150.3297°E, 295m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:16am EST 6:41am EST 5:29pm EST 5:54pm EST 1:04pm EST 2:48am EST Waxing gibbous
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