Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 10:59 AM AEST on Wednesday 06 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 30

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT GUNNEDAH AND POSSIBLE AT NARRABRI FROM EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND AT WEE WAA FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
Major flooding is easing along the Namoi River at Gunnedah where the river level peaked Tuesday morning.
The main flood peak along the Namoi River has passed Boggabri where minor flooding is slowly easing.
At Narrabri moderate flooding is occurring. As flood waters move downstream, major flooding is possible at Narrabri from Wednesday afternoon and at Wee Waa from Wednesday evening. Minor flooding may develop at Bugilbone during Sunday.
Minor flooding is possible at Goangra from Thursday driven by local flood waters ahead of the arrival of the main flood peak from upstream.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Namoi River:
Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Namoi River.
The Namoi River at Gunnedah peaked at 8.51 m around 03:00 am Tuesday 5 August, with major flooding. The river is currently at 7.98 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Namoi River at Gunnedah is likely to fall below the major flood level (7.90 m) Wednesday morning. The river may fall below the moderate flood level (7.60 m) Wednesday evening.

The Namoi River at Boggabri peaked at 8.38 m around 08:30 pm Tuesday 5 August, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 8.24 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Boggabri may fall below the minor flood level (7.00 m) early Friday morning.

The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is currently at 6.43 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri may exceed the major flood level (6.70 m) early Wednesday afternoon and reach around 7.10 m Wednesday evening, with major flooding. Further rises are possible.

The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa is currently at 6.33 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa may exceed the moderate flood level (6.40 m) Wednesday afternoon. The river may reach around the major flood level (6.70 m) Wednesday evening. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Peak forecasts will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 4.38 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach around the minor flood level (4.90 m) during Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.26 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Goangra may reach around the minor flood level (5.50 m) during Thursday driven by local flood waters. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 04:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 06 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,2.63,falling,10:30 am Wed 06/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.20,steady,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,9:39 am Wed 06/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,1.72,falling,10:30 am Wed 06/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,2.80,falling,10:45 am Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,2.49,steady,10:45 am Wed 06/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,2.73,falling,10:30 am Wed 06/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,2.49,falling,10:30 am Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,7.98,falling,10:30 am Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,8.23,steady,10:45 am Wed 06/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,6.47,rising,10:45 am Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,6.33,steady,10:30 am Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.38,steady,10:30 am Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.27,steady,10:45 am Wed 06/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Hunter River And Wollombi Brook
Issued at 10:32 AM AEST on Wednesday 06 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 21

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT MAITLAND AND BULGA
Flooding on the Hunter River and Wollombi Brook is easing, with river levels at Maitland and Bulga likely to fall below the minor flood level later today.

Wollombi Brook:
Minor flooding is occurring at Bulga.
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is currently at 3.09 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) later Wednesday afternoon or evening.

Lower Hunter:
Minor flooding is occurring at Maitland.
The Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge is currently at 6.52 m AHD and falling, with minor flooding.
The Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge is likely to fall below the minor flood level (5.90 m AHD) later Wednesday afternoon or evening.

The Hunter River at Raymond Terrace peaked at 2.32 m AHD around 08:00 pm Tuesday 5 August, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 1.90 m AHD and falling.
The Hunter River at Raymond Terrace is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.50 m AHD). No further flooding is expected.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEST on Thursday 07 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Goulburn River at Sandy Hollow,2.27,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Kingdon Ponds at Scone,0.54,steady,9:42 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Aberdeen,3.68,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Muswellbrook,2.54,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Denman,3.19,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Wollombi,2.53,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Bulga,3.09,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Liddell Pump Stn,7.17,falling,10:15 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Singleton,6.04,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Greta,7.07,falling,9:45 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge,6.45,falling,10:15 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Raymond Terrace,1.88,falling,10:15 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Hexham Bridge,0.81,falling,10:15 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Stockton,0.04,falling,10:15 am Wed 06/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.