Warnings

Final Flood Warning For The Severn River Mon 04 Aug 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Final Flood Warning For The Severn River 
Issued at 09:48 AM AEST on Monday 04 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT ASHFORD
 River levels have peaked below the minor flood level and now falling in the Severn River at Ashford. 

Severn River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Severn River at Ashford. 
The Severn River at Ashford is currently at 1.35 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Severn River at Ashford is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.20 m).

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

Latest River Heights:
Middle Creek at Inverell,1.18,steady,9:30 am Mon 04/08/25
Macintyre River at Wallangra,2.37,falling,9:00 am Mon 04/08/25
Frasers Creek at Westholme,1.07,steady,9:30 am Mon 04/08/25
Severn River at Ashford,1.35,steady,9:30 am Mon 04/08/25
Macintyre River at Yetman Bridge,3.37,rising,9:30 am Mon 04/08/25

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.