Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 10:07 AM EST on Monday 08 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WEE WAA ON TUESDAY
The Namoi River at Boggabri is now nearing a peak, where river levels are steady below the minor flood level. As floodwaters extend further downstream, minor flooding is possible at Wee Waa on Tuesday.
River levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level at Narrabri.
Peak predictions at Wee Waa and downstream will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Namoi River at Wee Waa. Flooding is no longer expected at Boggabri.
The Namoi River at Boggabri is steady near a peak of 6.75 metres, below the minor flood level (7.00 metres).

The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) may reach the minor flood level (5.30 metres) during 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/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:
The next warning will be issued by 03:30 pm EST on Monday 08 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Namoi River at Gunnedah,5.93,Falling,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,3.16,Falling,09:45 AM MON 08/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,6.70,Steady,08:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,3.74,Rising,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),4.45,Rising,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.