Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 11:12 AM AEST on Sunday 31 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 83

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BUGILBONE AND POSSIBLE AT GOANGRA MID NEXT WEEK
The flood peak along the Namoi River, resulting from recent rainfall, is approaching Bugilbone, where moderate flooding is occurring.
Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Goangra, with renewed river level rises likely from Sunday afternoon. River levels may peak near the moderate flood level by mid next week.

Namoi River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Bugilbone. Minor flooding is occurring at Goangra, with moderate flooding possible.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently peaking around 5.65 m, above the moderate flood level (5.50 m).
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.69 m and steady, with minor flooding.
Renewed river level rises are likely from Sunday afternoon, continuing into mid next week. The river level may peak near the moderate flood level (6.70 m) during Thursday.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Monday 01 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,1.39,steady,10:45 am Sun 31/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.65,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,10:44 am Sun 31/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,0.43,steady,10:45 am Sun 31/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,1.46,steady,11:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.48,steady,11:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.03,steady,10:45 am Sun 31/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.05,steady,10:45 am Sun 31/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.30,steady,10:45 am Sun 31/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,3.24,steady,11:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,1.96,steady,11:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),2.50,steady,10:45 am Sun 31/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,5.66,steady,10:45 am Sun 31/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.69,steady,11:00 am Sun 31/08/25

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.