Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 02:25 PM EDT on Monday 23 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 17

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BOURKE
River levels are expected to peak below the minor flood level at Bourke this week. Peak flows are currently at Bourke and minor flooding is not expected downstream at Louth and Tilpa.

Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Darling River at Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke is currently at 7.95 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Darling River at Bourke is expected to remain below the minor flood level (9.50 m).

Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina:
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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,2.26,Steady,01:15 PM MON 23/12/24
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.31,Steady,01:15 PM MON 23/12/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,1.80,Steady,01:30 PM MON 23/12/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,1.82,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24
Barwon River at Walgett,2.86,Steady,01:15 PM MON 23/12/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,3.71,Steady,01:30 PM MON 23/12/24
Darling River at Bourke,7.95,Steady,01:30 PM MON 23/12/24
Darling River at Louth,6.99,Steady,12:45 PM MON 23/12/24
Darling River at Tilpa,6.29,Steady,12:15 PM MON 23/12/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,3.94,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,60.25,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.51,Steady,01:15 PM MON 23/12/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.60,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.55,Steady,01:15 PM MON 23/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,1.68,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.47,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.13,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.66,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.89,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24
Darling River at Burtundy,0.92,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.28,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.96,Steady,01:00 PM MON 23/12/24

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 Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:26 PM EDT on Monday 23 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 15

MINOR FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT WILLARA CROSSING
MINOR FLOODING PEAKED AT WANAARING ON SATURDAY AND SLOWLY EASING
Floodwaters arriving from Queensland are causing minor flooding along the Paroo River. River levels have peaked and are falling at Willara Crossing. Downstream, minor flood levels have peaked at Wanaaring during Saturday.
The flood warning for the Paroo River in Queensland has been finalised.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River (NSW) at Willara Crossing and Wanaaring.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.26 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level (0.70 metres).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to fall below the minor flood level (0.70 m) during Wednesday.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring peaked at 2.52 metres around 06:00 pm Saturday 21 December. No observations are available at Wanaaring, however river levels are expected to be above the minor flood level (2.40 metres).
The Paroo River at Wanaaring may fall below the minor flood level (2.40 m) during Wednesday. High river levels are expected to continue during this week.

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 11:00 am EDT on Friday 27 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.26,Steady,10:00 AM MON 23/12/24
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.89,Falling,03:00 PM SUN 22/12/24
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.26,Steady,11:30 AM MON 23/12/24
Paroo River at Wanaaring,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,2.34,Steady,12:15 PM MON 23/12/24

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 Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 11:30 AM EDT on Monday 23 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 16

FLOODING PEAKING AROUND THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL AT FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH
Floodwaters from the Warrego River in Queensland continues to move into NSW. The first peak is at Fords Bridge Bywash, near the moderate flood level.
The second peak has passed Barringun. This peak is expected to move downstream to Fords Bridge Bywash over the coming weeks.
The flood warning has been finalised for the Warrego River in Queensland.

Warrego River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Warrego River (NSW) at Fords Bridge Bywash.

The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 is currently at 2.36 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (2.80 m).
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.80 m) as upstream river level rises arrive later next week.

No river level data is available along the Warrego River at Enngonia. The river level is expected to be around 2.00 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Warrego River at Enngonia is likely to remain around the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.

The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash peaked at 2.29 metres around 01:00 pm Saturday 21 December, and is currently at 2.29 metres and steady around a peak, near the moderate flood level (2.30 m).
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is expected to remain around the moderate flood level (2.30 m) for the next few days. Renewed river level rises are expected late December as a second flood peak arrives.

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 10:00 am EDT on Friday 27 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,2.36,Steady,11:00 AM MON 23/12/24
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,2.29,Steady,11:00 AM MON 23/12/24

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.