Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Macquarie And Bell Rivers
Issued at 10:33 AM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 28
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WARREN DURING MONDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WELLINGTON (MACQUARIE RIVER) AND NARROMINE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WELLINGTON (BELL RIVER)
Spills from the Burrendong Dam combined with local rainfall runoff have caused minor flooding along the Macquarie River at Wellington.
Subject to Burrendong Dam spills minor flooding is possible along the Bell River at Wellington from Monday night into Tuesday.
Floodwaters from the Talbragar River combining with flows in the Macquarie River have caused minor flooding at Narromine where river levels peaked Saturday night.
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Warren, where major flooding is possible from Monday.
Bell River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bell River at Wellington.
Subject to the spills from the Burrendong Dam, the Bell River at Wellington may reach around 3.50 metres overnight Monday into Tuesday, with minor flooding.
Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Warren, with major flooding possible. Minor flooding is occurring at Wellington and Narromine.
Subject to the spills from the Burrendong Dam, the Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge may reach around 5.50 metres from early Tuesday with minor flooding.
The Macquarie River at Narromine peaked at 6.60 metres around midnight Saturday into Sunday (estimated) and is currently at 6.40 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
Renewed river rises are expected at Warren. The Macquarie River at Warren Town may reach the major flood level (9.00 metres) during Monday.
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/centralwest.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 15 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.77,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Bell River at Neurea,1.49,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Bell River at Wellington,2.50,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,4.45,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,2.40,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,5.47,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Narromine,6.40,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,9.67,Rising,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,3.27,Steady,10:00 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.
Forecast
Norwood (31.5037°S, 145.7947°E, 229m AMSL) Norwood,NSW set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Norwood 7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. The chance of morning frost near the South Australian border. Medium chance of showers in the S in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming NW 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then tending W 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
Forecast for Norwood (31.5037°S, 145.7947°E, 229m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 5° 5° 4° 7° 9° 4° 5° Maximum 16° 16° 19° 21° 17° 18° 18° Chance of rain 40% 40% 10% 10% 5% 30% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Slight Slight Slight Nil Nil Slight Slight 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 11
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(km/h)Wind direction NW WNW SW SW SSW WSW NNE N WSW WSW WSW WSW SSE SSW Relative humidity 71% 46% 79% 45% 80% 44% 63% 34% 65% 39% 63% 39% 65% 35% Dew point 6°C 3°C 7°C 4°C 7°C 6°C 6°C 4°C 6°C 2°C 4°C 3°C 5°C 2°C First light 6:28am 6:27am 6:26am 6:25am 6:24am 6:23am 6:22am Sunrise 6:53am 6:52am 6:51am 6:50am 6:49am 6:48am 6:47am Sunset 5:50pm 5:50pm 5:51pm 5:52pm 5:52pm 5:53pm 5:54pm Last light 6:15pm 6:15pm 6:16pm 6:17pm 6:17pm 6:18pm 6:18pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Norwood (31.5037°S, 145.7947°E, 229m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:28am EST 6:53am EST 5:50pm EST 6:15pm EST 9:19pm EST 9:00am EST Waning gibbous
Last quarter Aug 19 New moon Aug 27 First quarter Sep 04 Full moon Sep 10 Norwood sun & moon times
MondayFirst light6:28am
ESTSunrise6:53am
ESTSunset5:50pm
ESTLast light6:15pm
ESTMoon phaseNext OccurrenceMoon riseMon
9:19pm
ESTMoon setMon
9:00am
ESTLast quarterLast quarter Fri
Aug 19
New moonNew moon Sat
Aug 27
First quarterFirst quarter Sun
Sep 04
Full moonFull moon Sat
Sep 10
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Sun 10:33am UTC Flood warning NSWSat 12:37pm UTC Flood warning NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Culgoa River
Issued at 12:37 PM EST on Saturday 13 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 10
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BRENDA
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WEILMORINGLE AND KENEBREE OVER THE WEEKEND INTO NEXT WEEK
Along the Culgoa River, the main flood peak has arrived at Brenda, where moderate flooding is occurring.
The Culgoa River at Brenda peaked at 5.51 metres Friday morning, with moderate flooding and is currently falling.
As flood waters extend downstream, minor flooding is possible at Weilmoringle later this weekend and at Kenebree from late next week.
Culgoa River:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Brenda from Thursday afternoon. Minor flooding is possible at Weilmoringle and Kenebree.
The Culgoa River at Brenda peaked at 5.51 metres around 06:00 am Friday 12 August, with moderate flooding and is currently at 5.39 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Culgoa River at Weilmoringle may reach the minor flood level (5.20 metres) later this weekend.
The Culgoa River at Kenebree may reach around 5.20 metres late next week, 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/outerwest.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 03:00 pm EST on Monday 15 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Culgoa River at Brenda,5.39,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Culgoa River at Weilmoringle,5.14,Rising,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Culgoa River at Kenebree,4.52,Rising,12:15 PM SAT 13/08/22
Birrie River at Goodooga,2.43,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Bokhara River at Goodooga,2.36,Falling,11:45 AM SAT 13/08/22
Bokhara River at Goodwins,1.14,Rising,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Narran River at New Angledool No 2,2.17,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
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.Fri 2:05pm UTC Flood warning NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 02:05 PM EST on Friday 12 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WILLARA CROSSING MID NEXT WEEK
Flood waters from the Paroo River in Queensland are expected to reach New South Wales early next week, with minor flooding possible at Willara Crossing from mid next week.
Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding may occur along the Paroo River (NSW).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may reach 1.00 metres around mid next week, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.
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/outerwest.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 03:00 pm EST on Monday 15 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.47,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.50,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,1.41,Steady,01:00 PM 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.Fri 1:39pm UTC Flood warning NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 01:39 PM EST on Friday 12 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 53
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MENINDEE, POONCARIE AND BURTUNDY
The main flood peak along the Darling River is now at Menindee, where minor flooding is occurring. The river level is likely to remain steady above the minor flood level through to the end of the week as WaterNSW plans to maintain current release levels. Subject to inflow conditions, the current release level may be extended further. The release plan follows consultation with the SES and local communities.
Downstream of Menindee, minor flooding is occurring at Pooncarie and Burtundy, where river levels are steady.
Darling River downstream of Wilcannia to Burtundy:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Darling River at Menindee, Pooncarie, and Burtundy.
The Darling River at Menindee town gauge is likely to remain near 9.00 metres through to the end of the week, with minor flooding.
The Darling River at Pooncarie is likely to remain near 6.90 metres through to late August, with minor flooding.
The Darling River at Burtundy is likely to remain near 6.70 metres through to early September, 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/outerwest.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 02:00 pm EST on Monday 15 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.60,Falling,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.12,Falling,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Barwon River at Walgett,5.82,Rising,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Barwon River at Brewarrina,3.09,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Darling River at Bourke,7.48,Rising,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Darling River at Louth,7.24,Rising,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Darling River at Tilpa,7.66,Rising,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Darling River at Wilcannia,8.08,Falling,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Darling River at Menindee Town,8.98,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,6.51,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Darling River at Pooncarie,6.88,Falling,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Darling River at Burtundy,6.66,Rising,12:00 PM 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.Fri 10:32am UTC Flood warning NSWAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Bogan River
Issued at 10:32 AM EST on Friday 12 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 37
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DANDALOO AND GONGOLGON
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MUDALL OVER THE WEEKEND
Rainfall observed across the Bogan catchment this week is causing renewed river rises.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Bogan River at Dandaloo, where river levels peaked Wednesday evening.
At Mudall minor flooding is estimated to be occurring. As floodwaters arrive from upstream, moderate flooding is possible over the weekend.
The first flood peak along the Bogan River has passed Gongolgon, where minor flooding is occurring. Renewed rises are possible from late August, from the upstream floodwaters at Dandaloo.
A flood watch is current for the Bogan River.
Bogan River to Nyngan:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Bogan River at Dandaloo and moderate flooding is possible at Mudall.
The Bogan River at Dandaloo peaked at 4.97 metres around 11:45 pm Wednesday 10 August and is currently at 4.73 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Bogan River at Mudall.
The river level may reach the moderate flood level (3.00 m) over the weekend.
Lower Bogan River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Bogan River at Gongolgon.
The Bogan River at Gongolgon peaked at 0.96 metres around 12:30 pm Tuesday 09 August and is currently at 0.91 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
Renewed rises or prolonged minor flooding are possible from late 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/centralwest.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 10:30 am EST on Monday 15 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Bogan River at Peak Hill,0.67,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Bogan River at Dandaloo,4.73,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Bogan River at Neurie Plains,1.04,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Bogan River at Nyngan,2.79,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Bogan River at Monkey Bridge,2.40,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 12/08/22
Bogan River at Gongolgon,0.91,Steady,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.For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone° -
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