Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Gwydir River
Issued at 03:03 PM EST on Sunday 07 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YARRAMAN MONDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GRAVESEND AND LIKELY AT PALLAMALLAWA SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall late last week has caused river level rises across the Gwydir catchment. The main flood peak is now approaching Gravesend, which is expected to peak Sunday afternoon. A minor flood peak is expected at Pallamallawa on Monday. Minor flooding is expected at Yarraman on Sunday afternoon, with a moderate flood peak possible on Monday.

Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam:
Moderate flooding is possible at Yarraman. Minor flooding is occurring at Gravesend and is likely at Pallamallawa.
The Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge may peak near 8.00 metres Sunday night, with minor flooding.

The Gwydir River at Pallamallawa is likely to exceed the minor flood level (6.00 metres) around Sunday night. The river may peak near 7.00 metres Monday morning, with minor flooding.

The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 metres) around 03:30 pm Sunday afternoon. The river may reach the moderate flood level (6.50 metres) Monday morning.

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 11:00 am EST on Monday 08 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Gwydir River at Bundarra,2.84,Steady,02:45 PM SUN 07/08/22
Halls Creek at Bingara,0.48,Steady,02:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Horton River at Rider,1.29,Steady,02:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge,7.28,Rising,02:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Gwydir River at Pallamallawa,4.73,Rising,02:45 PM SUN 07/08/22
Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge,3.96,Rising,02:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Mehi River at Moree,1.27,Steady,02:00 PM SUN 07/08/22

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.