Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Initial Flood Watch For The New South Wales Inland Rivers
Issued at 02:34 PM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE NEW SOUTH WALES INLAND RIVERS FROM FRIDAY

A cold front associated with a low pressure system is expected to bring showers and rain to western New South Wales from Thursday, extending to eastern parts of the state during Friday. This rainfall may cause widespread minor to moderate and possibly major flooding along rivers inland NSW, many of which experienced flooding due the rainfall last week.
The weather system is expected to cause renewed flooding for the following catchments listed from Friday. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Macintyre River
Gwydir River
Peel River
Namoi River
Castlereagh River
Macquarie River to Bathurst
Orange, Molong and Bell River
Macquarie River d/s Burrendong Dam
Bogan River
Lachlan River to Cotton's Weir
Belubula River
Mandagery Creek
Tumut River
Murrumbidgee River to Wagga Wagga

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchments: Namoi, Macquarie, Bogan, Lachlan, Murrumbidgee, Murray, Mirrool Creek, Culgoa, Narran and Darling.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service.
Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Thursday 11 August 2022.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 01:46 PM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 52

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MENINDEE, POONCARIE AND BURTUNDY
The main flood peak along the Darling River is now at Menindee, where minor flooding is occurring. The river level is likely to remain steady above the minor flood level through to the end of the week as WaterNSW plans to maintain current release levels. Subject to inflow conditions, the current release level may be extended further. The release plan follows consultation with the SES and local communities.
Downstream of Menindee, minor flooding is occurring at Pooncarie and Burtundy, where river levels are steady.

Darling River downstream of Wilcannia to Burtundy:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Darling River at Menindee, Pooncarie, and Burtundy.
The Darling River at Menindee town gauge is likely to remain near 9.00 metres through to the end of the week, with minor flooding.

The Darling River at Pooncarie is likely to remain near 6.90 metres through to late August, with minor flooding.

The Darling River at Burtundy is likely to remain near 6.70 metres through to early September, with minor flooding.

Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia:
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/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 02:00 pm EST on Friday 12 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.62,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.17,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Barwon River at Walgett,4.47,Rising,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Barwon River at Brewarrina,3.09,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Darling River at Bourke,7.40,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Darling River at Louth,7.20,Steady,12:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Darling River at Tilpa,7.61,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Darling River at Wilcannia,8.26,Falling,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Darling River at Menindee Town,8.98,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,6.51,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Darling River at Pooncarie,6.89,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Darling River at Burtundy,6.65,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22

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.