Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 12:48 PM EST on Friday 19 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 10
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MUNGINDI
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MOGIL MOGIL FROM SUNDAY
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barwon River at Mungindi as floodwaters arrive from the Weir River (QLD) and Macintyre River.
The flood peak along the Weir River is around Mascot where moderate flooding is occurring. This peak, combined with floodwaters from the Macintyre River, may cause prolonged moderate flooding at Mungindi.
Further downstream, minor flooding is possible at Mogil Mogil around Sunday.
A minor flood warning is current for the Weir River (QLD).
Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barwon River at Mungindi and Minor flooding is possible at Mogil Mogil.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is currently at 6.92 metres and rising slowly, above the moderate flood level (6.70 m).
The Barwon River at Mungindi may peak near 7.00 metres during Sunday, with moderate flooding.
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is currently at 7.08 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil may reach the minor flood level during Sunday.
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 Monday 22 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,6.92,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,7.08,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,3.90,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barwon River at Walgett,6.22,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.32,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Bourke,4.36,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Louth,1.51,Steady,08:45 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Tilpa,0.99,Steady,08:15 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.79,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.35,Steady,09:30 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.46,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.01,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Darling River at Burtundy,0.85,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
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.
Forecast
Warrah Ridge (31.5736°S, 150.5359°E, 339m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds SE 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.
Forecast for Warrah Ridge (31.5736°S, 150.5359°E, 339m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
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Sunrise / Sunset for Warrah Ridge (31.5736°S, 150.5359°E, 339m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:56am EST 6:21am EST 5:31pm EST 5:55pm EST 3:43pm EST 2:43am EST 
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