Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 03:44 PM AEST on Thursday 07 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 35

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NARRABRI AND WEE WAA
Along the Namoi River, major flooding is occurring at Narrabri and Wee Waa.
Minor flooding may develop at Bugilbone during Sunday.
Minor flooding is likely at Goangra from Thursday evening, driven by local flood waters ahead of the arrival of the main flood peak from upstream.

Namoi River:
Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Namoi River.
The Namoi River at Boggabri is currently at 7.44 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Boggabri may fall below the minor flood level (7.00 m) early Friday morning.

The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri peaked at 7.10 m around 1:15 am Thursday 7 August, above the major flood level. The creek is currently at 6.78 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is likely to fall below the major flood level (6.70 m) Thursday afternoon.

The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa is currently at 7.16 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa may peak around 7.30 m Thursday evening, with major flooding.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 4.61 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach the minor flood level (4.90 m) during Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.45 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Goangra is likely to reach the minor flood level (5.50 m) Thursday evening, driven by local floodwaters. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 warning will be issued by 10:00 PM AEST on Thursday 07 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,2.23,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.02,steady,3:00 pm Thu 07/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.63,steady,2:48 pm Thu 07/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,1.31,rising,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,2.32,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,2.13,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.93,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.75,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,5.23,falling,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,7.44,falling,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,6.78,falling,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,7.16,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.61,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.45,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Cancellation of Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 08:44 AM EST on Thursday 07 August 2025

Weather Situation
Hazardous surf conditions have now eased.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Thursday.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine
radio.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Hunter River
Issued at 05:10 AM AEST on Thursday 07 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 22

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT MAITLAND AND BULGA
Flooding on the Hunter River and Wollombi Brook continues to recede. River levels at Maitland and Bulga have fallen below the minor flood level and no further flooding is expected.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Wollombi Brook:
Flooding is no longer occurring at Bulga.
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is currently at 2.62 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

Lower Hunter:
Flooding is no longer occurring at Maitland.
The Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge is currently at 4.94 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.90 m AHD).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Goulburn River at Sandy Hollow,2.03,steady,4:00 am Thu 07/08/25
Kingdon Ponds at Scone,0.45,steady,4:07 am Thu 07/08/25
Hunter River at Aberdeen,4.68,steady,4:30 am Thu 07/08/25
Hunter River at Muswellbrook,3.36,steady,4:30 am Thu 07/08/25
Hunter River at Denman,3.06,rising,4:30 am Thu 07/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Wollombi,2.08,steady,4:00 am Thu 07/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Bulga,2.62,steady,4:30 am Thu 07/08/25
Hunter River at Liddell Pump Stn,6.72,steady,5:00 am Thu 07/08/25
Hunter River at Singleton,5.03,steady,4:00 am Thu 07/08/25
Hunter River at Greta,5.67,falling,4:30 am Thu 07/08/25
Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge,4.94,falling,4:45 am Thu 07/08/25
Hunter River at Raymond Terrace,1.33,falling,4:45 am Thu 07/08/25
Hunter River at Hexham Bridge,0.53,rising,4:45 am Thu 07/08/25
Hunter River at Stockton,0.16,rising,4:45 am Thu 07/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.