Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
24 AUGUST 2025 11:24 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 11:24 AM AEST on Sunday 24 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 69
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BOGGABRI, WITH A MINOR PEAK LIKELY SUNDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WEE WAA FROM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY AND AT NARRABRI MONDAY EVENING
The flood peak along the Namoi River from recent rainfall is approaching Boggabri where a minor flood peak is likely Sunday evening. Minor flooding is possible at Wee Waa from overnight Sunday into Monday and at Narrabri Monday evening.
The earlier flood peak has passed downstream of Goangra and is now downstream of Walgett on the Barwon River. Minor flooding is occurring at Goangra, where the river level is falling slowly but is likely to remain above the minor flood level through the early part of the coming week.
Namoi River:
Minor flooding is occurring at Boggabri and Goangra and is possible at Narrabri and Wee Waa.
The Namoi River at Gunnedah peaked at 7.58 m around 06:45 am Saturday 23 August, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 6.26 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Gunnedah is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.30 m) during Sunday.
The Namoi River at Boggabri is currently at 7.02 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Boggabri is likely to peak near 7.20 m Sunday evening, with minor flooding.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is currently at 3.73 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri may reach around the minor flood level (4.90 m) Monday evening.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is currently at 4.88 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) may exceed the minor flood level (5.30 m) from overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may reach around 6.00 m during Tuesday 26 August, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 6.29 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.50 m) during the early part of the coming week.
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 25 August 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,1.95,steady,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.02,steady,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,9:40 am Sun 24/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,1.15,steady,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,2.18,falling,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,2.22,steady,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,2.43,falling,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.42,steady,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,6.26,falling,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,7.02,steady,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,3.73,steady,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),4.88,rising,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,3.62,steady,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,6.29,steady,11:00 am Sun 24/08/25
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.
