Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 03:44 PM AEST on Thursday 07 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 35
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NARRABRI AND WEE WAA
Along the Namoi River, major flooding is occurring at Narrabri and Wee Waa.
Minor flooding may develop at Bugilbone during Sunday.
Minor flooding is likely at Goangra from Thursday evening, driven by local flood waters ahead of the arrival of the main flood peak from upstream.
Namoi River:
Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Namoi River.
The Namoi River at Boggabri is currently at 7.44 m and falling, 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 peaked at 7.10 m around 1:15 am Thursday 7 August, above the major flood level. The creek is currently at 6.78 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is likely to fall below the major flood level (6.70 m) Thursday afternoon.
The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa is currently at 7.16 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa may peak around 7.30 m Thursday evening, with major flooding.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 4.61 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach 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 5.45 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Goangra is likely to reach the minor flood level (5.50 m) Thursday evening, driven by local floodwaters. 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 10:00 PM AEST on Thursday 07 August 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,2.23,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.02,steady,3:00 pm Thu 07/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.63,steady,2:48 pm Thu 07/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,1.31,rising,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,2.32,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,2.13,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.93,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.75,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,5.23,falling,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,7.44,falling,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,6.78,falling,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,7.16,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.61,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.45,steady,3:15 pm Thu 07/08/25
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.
Forecast
Tamworth (31.0917°S, 150.9308°E, 382m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers on the plains, medium chance elsewhere. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 17.
Forecast for Tamworth (31.0917°S, 150.9308°E, 382m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 9° 6° 5° 4° 3° 3° 3° Maximum 17° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 18° Chance of rain 10% 20% 10% 10% 5% 30% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Slight Slight Moderate Moderate Moderate 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 11
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(km/h)Wind direction SE ESE SSE SE SSE SSE SSE SSW SSE WSW E W SSE SW Relative humidity 76% 55% 76% 49% 79% 48% 80% 47% 83% 45% 81% 49% 84% 54% Dew point 9°C 7°C 9°C 7°C 8°C 7°C 8°C 7°C 8°C 6°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 8°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Tamworth (31.0917°S, 150.9308°E, 382m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:14am EST 6:39am EST 5:26pm EST 5:51pm EST 4:13pm EST 5:54am EST Waxing gibbous
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