Warnings

Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw) Sat 19 Apr 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
  
Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw) 
Issued at 01:14 PM EST on Saturday 19 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 17

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARRINGUN, ENNGONIA AND FORDS BRIDGE
 Floodwaters coming from Queensland have caused moderate flooding along the Warrego River at Barringun, Enngonia and Fords Bridge. A prolonged flood peak is occurring at Enngonia and a flood peak is approaching Fords Bridge, where prolonged moderate flooding is expected.
 A minor flood warning is current for the Warrego River in Queensland.

Warrego River (NSW):
Moderate flooding is continuing along the Warrego River (NSW).

The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 is currently at 4.13 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (3.80 m).
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 may fall below the moderate flood level (3.80 m) during Sunday.

The Warrego River at Enngonia was at 2.58 metres and steady near a peak around 9:30 am Saturday, above the moderate flood level (2.50 m).
The Warrego River at Enngonia may remain around 2.60 metres until Monday, with moderate flooding.

The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 2.95 metres and rising slowly, above the moderate flood level (2.30 m).
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash may peak around 3.00 metres late Saturday, with moderate flooding. Prolonged flooding is likely as floodwaters arrive from upstream.

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 01:00 pm EST on Monday 21 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,4.13,Falling,01:00 PM SAT 19/04/25
Warrego River at Enngonia,2.58,Steady,09:30 AM SAT 19/04/25
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,2.95,Steady,01:00 PM SAT 19/04/25

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.