Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 05:34 PM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 18

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARREN
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WELLINGTON
Moderate rainfall late last week has caused minor to major flooding along the Macquarie River. The main flood has passed Warren, where major flooding continues.
In response to upstream dam releases, at Wellington Bridge, river levels are expected to remain steady above the minor flood level over the next few days.

Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Wellington. Major flooding is occurring at Warren.
The Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge is expected to reach around 5.90 metres Wednesday morning, with minor flooding.

The Macquarie River at Warren town gauge peaked near 9.20 metres around 11:30 am Monday morning and is currently falling, with major flooding.

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 10:30 am EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.63,Steady,05:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Bell River at Neurea,1.19,Falling,05:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Bell River at Wellington,2.04,Falling,05:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,5.68,Rising,05:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,3.31,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,5.17,Steady,05:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,8.65,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Macquarie River at Warren Weir,4.82,Falling,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,3.24,Steady,05:00 PM TUE 09/08/22

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 To Moderate Flood Warning For The Bogan River
Issued at 05:02 PM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 34

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GONGOLGON FROM WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DANDALOO AND POSSIBLE AT MUDALL OVER THE WEEKEND
The main flood peak along the Bogan River has passed Monkey Bridge and is now approaching Gongolgon, where a moderate flood peak is possible from Wednesday.
A second and smaller flood peak is now approaching Dandaloo, where minor flooding is occurring. Minor flooding is possible along the Bogan River at Mudall over the weekend.

Bogan River to Nyngan:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Bogan River at Dandaloo and is possible at Mudall.
The Bogan River at Dandaloo may peak near 5.00 metres Wednesday morning, with minor flooding.

The Bogan River at Mudall may reach the minor flood level (2.70 metres) over the weekend.

Lower Bogan River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Bogan River at Gongolgon, with moderate flooding possible.
The Bogan River at Gongolgon may peak near the moderate flood level (1.00 metres) during Wednesday.

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 10:00 am EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Bogan River at Peak Hill,0.95,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Bogan River at Dandaloo,4.59,Rising,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Bogan River at Neurie Plains,0.97,Steady,03:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Bogan River at Nyngan,2.78,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Bogan River at Monkey Bridge,2.67,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Bogan River at Gongolgon,0.96,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22

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 04:42 PM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 61

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NANAMI FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COTTONS WEIR BOOLIGAL AND EXPECTED AT JEMALONG
Minor flooding is possible at Nanami from Wednesday morning.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir, where river levels peaked on Monday afternoon.
The main flood peak is approaching Jemalong Weir, where minor flooding is expected from Tuesday evening. Minor flooding is occurring at Booligal where the river level is expected to remain elevated over the weekend.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir:
Minor flooding is possible at Nanami. Minor flooding is occurring at Cottons Weir and is expected at Jemalong.
The Lachlan River at Nanami may reach around 8.00 metres Wednesday morning with minor flooding.

The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir peaked at 4.39 metres around 06:00 pm Monday and is currently at 4.21 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir is likely to remain around the minor flood level (3.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream is expected to peak around the minor flood level (7.20 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Lachlan River at Booligal Weir.
The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir may reach around 2.90 metres over the weekend with minor flooding.

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 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,1.64,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,6.03,Steady,03:30 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,6.60,Rising,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,8.02,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,4.15,Steady,03:30 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,7.12,Steady,03:45 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,3.67,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.38,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.82,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22

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 Mirrool Creek
Issued at 09:56 AM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT EAST MIRROOL REGULATOR
Moderate rainfall late last week has caused minor flooding along the Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator.

Mirrool Creek to East Mirrool Regulator:
Minor flooding is occurring along Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator.
The Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator is currently at 1.31 metres and falling with minor flooding.

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 10:00 am EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator,1.31,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Mirrool Creek at Barellan Road,1.55,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22

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.