Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Gwydir River
Issued at 10:44 AM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT YARRAMAN
Minor flooding is occurring along the Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge where the river levels peaked on Monday evening.
The Gwydir River at Gravesend and Pallamallawa have peaked with minor flooding and river levels have fallen below the minor flood levels.

Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring at Yarraman Bridge.
The Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge peaked at 7.58 metres around 10:00 pm Sunday with minor flooding and is currently at 4.85 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.

The Gwydir River at Pallamallawa peaked at 6.66 metres around 10:00 am Monday with minor flooding and is currently at 4.51 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.

The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge peaked at 6.29 metres around 08:00 pm Monday and is currently at 5.29 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge is likely to remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Tuesday into 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/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 Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Gwydir River at Bundarra,2.29,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Halls Creek at Bingara,0.45,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Horton River at Rider,1.06,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge,4.85,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Gwydir River at Pallamallawa,4.51,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge,5.29,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Mehi River at Moree,2.81,Steady,10:00 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 10:05 AM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENCOE WEE WAA
The main flood peak is approaching Wee Waa (Glencoe) where minor flooding is occurring. The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is expected to peak Tuesday evening with minor flooding.
Predictions downstream of Wee Waa (Glencoe) will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Wee Waa.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) may peak near 5.70 metres Tuesday evening 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/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 Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,0.746,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Peel River at Piallamore,1.862,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.845,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.785,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Namoi River at Manilla,1.838,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.87,Steady,09:30 AM TUE 09/08/22
Namoi River at Gunnedah,4.50,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,2.20,Steady,09:15 AM TUE 09/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,6.68,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,3.99,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),5.34,Rising,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone,3.19,Rising,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Namoi River at Goangra,2.55,Rising,08:00 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.