Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 09:45 AM EST on Friday 12 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 10
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WEE WAA (GLENCOE)
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BUGILBONE AND GOANGRA
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) peaked at 6.11 metres Thursday morning, with minor flooding and is currently falling, with minor flooding.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Friday into this weekend which may cause renewed river level rises and flooding. A flood watch is current for Namoi River.
Minor flooding is also possible downstream along the Namoi River at Bugilbone over the weekend and at Goangra mid next week.
Namoi River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Wee Waa. Minor flooding is possible along the Namoi River at Bugilbone over the weekend and at Goangra mid next week.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) peaked at 6.11 metres around 08:00 am Thursday 11 August, with minor flooding and is currently at 5.41 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach near the minor flood level (4.90 metres) over the weekend.
The Namoi River at Goangra may reach near the minor flood level (5.50 metres) mid next week.
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 Saturday 13 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,0.69,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Peel River at Piallamore,1.29,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.64,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.19,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Namoi River at Manilla,1.44,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.06,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Namoi River at Gunnedah,3.29,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.32,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,4.69,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,2.94,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),5.41,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone,3.76,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Namoi River at Goangra,4.73,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
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.
Forecast
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Today: Cloudy. Very high (near 100%) chance of rain, most likely from late this morning. The chance of a thunderstorm on the plains from late this morning. Winds NE 15 to 20 km/h turning N 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Daytime maximum temperatures between 13 and 17.
Forecast for North Tamworth (31.0763°S, 150.9301°E, 413m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 7° 8° 4° 3° 3° 4° 2° Maximum 15° 18° 14° 15° 14° 16° 17° Chance of rain 90% 90% 60% 50% 50% 20% 70% Likely amount 20-40mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - Frost risk Nil Nil Slight Moderate Moderate Slight Moderate 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 7
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