Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 12:40 PM EST on Monday 08 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 59

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COTTONS WEIR AND LIKELY AT JEMALONG
The main flood peak along the Lachlan River is currently arriving at Forbes where the river level is close to its peak and is expected to remain below the minor flood level (8.80 metres).
Minor flooding is occurring at Cottons Weir and minor flooding is likely at Jemalong from Tuesday.
River levels along the lower Lachlan River at Hillston fell below the minor flood level (2.40 metres) Monday morning.
Minor flooding continues at Booligal.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring at Cottons Weir and is likely at Jemalong.
The Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge is currently at 8.33 metres and peaking, below the minor flood level (8.80 metres).

The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir may peak near 4.60 metres during Monday with minor flooding.

The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream may reach the minor flood level (7.20 m) Tuesday afternoon. Further rises are possible.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring at Booligal.
The Lachlan River at Hillston Weir peaked at 2.43 metres around 06:00 pm Thursday 04 August and is currently at 2.39 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.

The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir may reach around 2.90 metres over the weekend 13-14 August.

Lachlan River at Nanami:
Cancellation

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 01:00 pm EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,1.88,Falling,12:00 PM MON 08/08/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,4.84,Rising,12:00 PM MON 08/08/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,5.83,Falling,12:00 PM MON 08/08/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,8.33,Steady,12:00 PM MON 08/08/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,4.33,Rising,11:30 AM MON 08/08/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,6.82,Rising,11:45 AM MON 08/08/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,3.49,Steady,12:00 PM MON 08/08/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.39,Falling,12:00 PM MON 08/08/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.81,Rising,12:00 PM MON 08/08/22

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 To Moderate Flood Warning For The Bogan River
Issued at 11:28 AM EST on Monday 08 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 32

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GONGOLGON ON WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DANDALOO MONDAY AFTERNOON
The main flood peak along the Bogan River has passed Monkey Bridge and is now approaching Gongolgon, where a moderate flood peak is possible from Wednesday.
A second and smaller flood peak is now approaching Dandaloo, where minor flooding is possible from Monday afternoon.

Bogan River to Nyngan:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bogan River at Dandaloo.
The Bogan River at Dandaloo may peak near the minor flood level (4.10 metres) Monday afternoon.

Lower Bogan River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Lower Bogan River at Gongolgon.
The Bogan River at Gongolgon may peak near the moderate flood level (1.00 metres) during 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/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 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Bogan River at Peak Hill,1.17,Falling,11:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Bogan River at Dandaloo,3.95,Rising,11:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Bogan River at Neurie Plains,0.97,Steady,10:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Bogan River at Nyngan,2.75,Steady,11:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Bogan River at Monkey Bridge,2.76,Falling,11:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Bogan River at Gongolgon,0.96,Rising,11:00 AM MON 08/08/22

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 Mirrool Creek
Issued at 09:29 AM EST on Monday 08 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT EAST MIRROOL REGULATOR FROM LATE MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Moderate rainfall late last week has caused signficiant river level rises along the upper reaches of Mirrool Creek at Barellan where the river level peaked near 2.6 metres Sunday morning. These flood waters may cause minor flooding at East Mirrool Regulator.

Mirrool Creek to East Mirrool Regulator:
Minor flooding is possible along Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator.
Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator may reach the minor flood level (0.90 metres) late Monday into Tuesday.

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/southwest.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 Tuesday 09 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator,0.31,Steady,05:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Mirrool Creek at Barellan Road,1.89,Falling,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22

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 To Major Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 09:25 AM EST on Monday 08 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 15

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARREN
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WELLINGTON
Moderate rainfall late last week has caused minor to major flooding along the Macquarie River. The main flood peak has passed Gin Gin Weir and is now approaching Warren, where major flooding is occurring.
In response to upstream dam releases, at Wellington Bridge, the Macquarie River is expected to remain steady above minor flood levels from Monday morning. River levels downstream at Dubbo are expected to remain below minor flood levels.

Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Warren.
The Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge is expected to remain near 5.00 metres through to Tuesday morning, with minor flooding.

Based on recent manual river level observations, the Macquarie River at Warren is near 9.15 metres and rising slowly.
The Macquarie River at Warren town gauge is likely to peak near 9.25 metres around Monday afternoon, with major flooding.

Macquarie River at Narromine:
Cancellation

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 04:00 pm EST on Monday 08 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,5.03,Rising,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,2.71,Steady,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,8.73,Steady,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Macquarie River at Warren Weir,5.05,Steady,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Macquarie River at Warren Town,9.15,Steady,07:30 AM MON 08/08/22

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

Final Flood Warning For The Castlereagh River
Issued at 11:41 AM EST on Saturday 06 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 7

RIVER LEVELS HAVE FALLEN BELOW MINOR AT MENDOORAN
A moderate flood peak occurred along the Castlereagh River at Mendooran on Friday afternoon, and fell below the minor flood level on Saturday morning.
Downstream locations are expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Castlereagh River:
No further flooding is expected in the Castlereagh River.

The Castlereagh River at Mendooran peaked at 5.85 metres around 02:15 pm Friday 05 August and fell below the minor flood level (3.30 metres) around 11:00am on Saturday. No further flooding is expected.

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

Latest River Heights:
Castlereagh River at Mendooran,3.29,Falling,11:00 AM SAT 06/08/22
Castlereagh River at Lucas Bridge,4.33,Falling,11:00 AM SAT 06/08/22

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.