Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 09:47 AM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 12
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WEE WAA (GLENCOE), BUGILBONE AND GOANGRA
Moderate rainfall from Friday has caused renewed river level rises along the Namoi River and its tributaries, which has the potential to cause renewed minor flooding along the Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe).
The main flood peak along the Namoi River from the previous rainfall event is currently approaching Bugilbone where minor flooding is possible from Sunday afternoon.
Minor flooding may also develop at Goangra from Wednesday 17 August.
Namoi River:
Renewed minor flooding may develop at Wee Waa (Glencoe). Minor flooding is possible at Bugilbone and Goangra.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) may reach the minor flood level (5.30 m) Monday afternoon.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach the minor flood level (4.90 m) Sunday afternoon.
The Namoi River at Goangra may reach near the minor flood level (5.50 metres) during Wednesday 17 August.
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 10:00 am EST on Monday 15 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.28,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Peel River at Piallamore,2.48,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.56,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Peel River at Carrol Gap,2.54,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Manilla,2.27,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Mooki River at Breeza Station,4.40,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.76,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,5.13,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,4.68,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,3.18,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),4.56,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.74,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Namoi River at Goangra,5.05,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
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.
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Today: Partly cloudy. Winds W/NW 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 20.
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