Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 02:01 PM EST on Friday 11 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 10

** Reissue to correct Flood Class to include moderate in Warning Title ***
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALGETT ON SATURDAY
MINOR FLOOD PEAKS APPROACHING MUNGINDI AND COLLARENEBRI THIS WEEKEND
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BREWARRINA AND LIKELY AT BOURKE MID APRIL
A minor flood peak passed through Mogil Mogil on Thursday afternoon and is now approaching Collarenebri. Upstream at Mungindi renewed river level rises and minor flooding are likely as flood peaks in the Macintyre and Weir Rivers approach.
Along the Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri, minor flooding is occurring at Walgett, caused by flows mainly from the Namoi River. River levels at Walgett may peak near the moderate flood level during the weekend
The Barwon river at Brewarrina may reach the minor flood level late next week or on the weekend (18-20 April), and Bourke may reach minor late next week (16 to 18 April) with further rises possible as upstream peaks arrive. Flood waters currently in the Culgoa river will also contribute to increasing river levels at Bourke.
Downstream predictions will be refined once upstream peaks have been observed.

Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon River at Mogil Mogil and likely at Mungindi and Collarenebri.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is currently at 5.05 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (6.10 m).
Renewed river level rises and minor flooding are likely at Mungindi during Sunday as more floodwaters from the Macintyre and Weir rivers arrive. The river level may reach around 6.60 metres early next week with minor flooding.

The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil peaked at 7.89 metres around 02:45 pm Thursday 10 April and is currently at 7.84 metres and falling slowly with minor flooding.
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.50 m) into next week.

The Barwon River at Collarenebri is currently at 5.46 metres and rising.
The Barwon River at Collarenebri is likely to reach the minor flood level (5.80 m) during Saturday. The river level may peak near 6.40 metres during Sunday with minor flooding.

Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett.
The Barwon River at Walgett is currently at 11.71 metres and rising slowly, above the minor flood level (10.50 m).
The Barwon River at Walgett may peak near the moderate flood level (12.00 m) during Saturday.

Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina:
Minor flooding may occur along the Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina.
The Barwon River at Brewarrina is currently at 3.79 metres and steady.
The Barwon River at Brewarrina may reach the minor flood level (6.40 m) at the end of next week or next weekend (18 - 20 April).

Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding is likely along the Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke is currently at 6.74 metres and steady.
The Darling River at Bourke is likely to reach the minor flood level (9.50 m) in the second half of next week (16 to 18 April). 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 14 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,5.34,Steady,01:45 PM FRI 11/04/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,5.05,Steady,01:30 PM FRI 11/04/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,7.84,Steady,01:45 PM FRI 11/04/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,5.47,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25
Barwon River at Walgett,11.72,Steady,01:45 PM FRI 11/04/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,3.79,Steady,01:45 PM FRI 11/04/25
Darling River at Bourke,6.74,Steady,01:45 PM FRI 11/04/25
Darling River at Louth,5.01,Steady,12:45 PM FRI 11/04/25
Darling River at Tilpa,3.63,Steady,12:15 PM FRI 11/04/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.94,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,60.07,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.66,Steady,01:45 PM FRI 11/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.75,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.49,Steady,01:45 PM FRI 11/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,2.02,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.32,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.31,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.66,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.75,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25
Darling River at Burtundy,0.98,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.13,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.74,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 11/04/25

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.