Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Barwon And Darling Rivers
Issued at 03:49 PM EST on Wednesday 16 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 13

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BREWARRINA FROM FRIDAY, AT BOURKE DURING THE WEEKEND AND AT LOUTH FROM LATE NEXT WEEK
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALGETT
The main flood peak along the Barwon River has now passed Walgett, where river levels peaked on Saturday 12 April and minor flooding continues. This flood peak may cause minor flooding at Brewarrina from around Friday.
Further downstream along the Darling River at Burke, minor flooding may develop during the weekend as inflows from the Culgoa and Bokhara Rivers combine with Barwon River flows. Minor flooding is possible at Louth from late next week as inflows from the Warrego River combines with the flows from Bourke.
Downstream predictions will be refined once upstream peaks have been observed.

Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett.
The Barwon River at Walgett peaked at 11.74 metres Saturday morning, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 11.40 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level (10.50 m).
The Barwon River at Walgett is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.50 m) until early next week.

Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina:
Minor flooding may occur along the Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina.
The Barwon River at Brewarrina is currently at 5.36 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.40 m).
The Barwon River at Brewarrina may reach the minor flood level (6.40 m) from Friday. The river level may reach around 6.70 metres early next week with minor flooding. Higher levels are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding may occur along the Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke is currently at 8.42 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (9.50 m).
The Darling River at Bourke may reach the minor flood level (9.50 m) during the weekend. The river level may reach around 10.30 metres late next week with minor flooding. Higher levels are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa:
Minor flooding may occur along the Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa.
The Darling River at Louth is currently at 6.92 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (8.60 m).
The Darling River at Louth may reach the minor flood level (8.60 m) late next week. Higher levels are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 18 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,4.74,Steady,03:30 PM WED 16/04/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,4.75,Steady,03:30 PM WED 16/04/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,6.46,Steady,03:30 PM WED 16/04/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,4.31,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Barwon River at Walgett,11.40,Steady,03:30 PM WED 16/04/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,5.36,Rising,03:30 PM WED 16/04/25
Darling River at Bourke,8.42,Steady,03:30 PM WED 16/04/25
Darling River at Louth,6.92,Steady,02:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Darling River at Tilpa,6.02,Steady,02:15 PM WED 16/04/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,3.55,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,59.94,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Town,4.01,Steady,03:30 PM WED 16/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,2.02,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.55,Steady,03:30 PM WED 16/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,2.25,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.32,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.32,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.65,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.75,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Darling River at Burtundy,0.98,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.16,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.77,Steady,03:00 PM WED 16/04/25

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

Final Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 01:04 PM EST on Wednesday 16 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 23

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT GOANGRA
No further flooding is expected along the Namoi River. No significant rainfall is forecast across the Namoi catchment for the next few days.

Namoi River:
Flooding has eased along the lower Namoi River around Goangra.
The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.38 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.50 m).
The Namoi River at Goangra is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.50 m).

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,0.84,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.35,Steady,12:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Peel River at Tamworth Road Bridge,-0.15,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Peel River at Carrol Gap,0.86,Steady,01:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Manilla,0.93,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,0.61,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,0.50,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,0.97,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,0.71,Steady,01:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,0.49,Steady,01:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),1.15,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,1.27,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.38,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25

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.