Warnings

Final Flood Warning For The Gwydir River Sat 23 Aug 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Final Flood Warning For The Gwydir River 
Issued at 03:41 PM AEST on Saturday 23 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT YARRAMAN BRIDGE
 The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge fell below the minor flood level Saturday afternoon.

Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam  
The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge is currently at 3.95 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 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:
Gwydir River at Bundarra,2.77,falling,3:00 pm Sat 23/08/25
Halls Creek at Bingara,0.45,steady,3:15 pm Sat 23/08/25
Horton River at Rider,1.31,steady,3:15 pm Sat 23/08/25
Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge,3.62,falling,3:15 pm Sat 23/08/25
Gwydir River at Pallamallawa,3.31,falling,3:15 pm Sat 23/08/25
Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge,3.95,falling,3:15 pm Sat 23/08/25
Mehi River at Moree,2.93,falling,3:15 pm Sat 23/08/25

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.