Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Reissued to fix next issue time

Minor Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 10:38 AM AEST on Monday 18 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALGETT FROM WEDNESDAY
A flood peak along the Namoi River is currently approaching Goangra, and will reach the Barwon River at Walgett over the next few days. This may cause minor flooding at Walgett from Wednesday.
A Moderate Flood Warning is current for the Namoi River at Goangra.

Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett:
Minor flooding possible at Walgett.
The Barwon River at Walgett is currently at 8.47 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Barwon River at Walgett may exceed the minor flood level (10.50 m) during Wednesday 20 August. The river may peak near 10.80 m during Thursday 21 August, with minor flooding.

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 12:30 PM AEST on Tuesday 19 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,3.19,steady,10:15 am Mon 18/08/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.65,steady,10:15 am Mon 18/08/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,3.28,steady,10:30 am Mon 18/08/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.24,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Barwon River at Walgett,8.47,rising,10:15 am Mon 18/08/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.97,steady,10:30 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Bourke,5.02,steady,10:30 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Louth,3.76,steady,9:45 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Tilpa,3.27,steady,9:30 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,1.97,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,61.46,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Menindee,4.44,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Channel Outlet At Lake Cawndilla,53.31,steady,10:15 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Great Darling Anabranch At Offtake,4.12,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Great Darling Anabranch At Wycot,0.27,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,2.31,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Darling Anabranch D/S Dam,1.08,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Darling Anabranch U/S Dam,-0.11,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.84,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Burtundy,1.02,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Great Darling Anabranch Bulpunga,0.36,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25
Darling River at Great Darling Anabranch Tara Downs,0.13,steady,10:00 am Mon 18/08/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 10:19 AM AEST on Sunday 17 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 48

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GOANGRA DURING SUNDAY
The main peak along the Namoi River is now around Goangra, where river levels may exceed the moderate flood level during Sunday. River levels may peak at Goangra from late Sunday into Monday.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Namoi River and moderate flooding is possible.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 4.95 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may fall below the minor flood level (4.90 m) during late Sunday.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 6.67 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra may exceed the moderate flood level (6.70 m) during Sunday 17 August. The river may reach around 7.00 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with moderate flooding.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Monday 18 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,1.48,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.65,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.65,steady,8:48 am Sun 17/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,0.47,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,1.50,falling,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.40,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,0.95,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.03,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,1.86,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,2.63,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,1.73,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),2.16,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.95,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,6.67,steady,10:00 am Sun 17/08/25

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.