Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For The New South Wales South West Catchments
Issued at 11:40 AM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE NEW SOUTH WALES SOUTH WEST CATCHMENTS FROM FRIDAY
FLOOD WARNINGS CURRENT FOR SEVERAL NEW SOUTH WALES INLAND CATCHMENTS

A cold front is expected to bring showers and rain to South West New South Wales from Thursday evening into Friday. This rainfall may cause minor and possibly moderate flooding along rivers in the South West catchments from Friday, many of which are experiencing ongoing flooding due to previous rainfall in recent weeks.
Catchments are currently wet or saturated from rainfall in recent weeks.
The weather system may cause renewed flooding for the following catchments listed from Friday. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Lachlan River to Cotton's Weir
Belubula River
Tumut River
Murrumbidgee River to Wagga Wagga
Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers
Mandagery Creek

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchments: Namoi, Macquarie, Bogan, Lachlan, Murrumbidgee, Murray, Culgoa, Paroo, Darling, and Macintyre.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service.
Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Friday 19 August 2022.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 11:15 AM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 72

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COTTONS WEIR, CONDOBOLIN, EUABALONG, HILLSTON AND BOOLIGAL
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT JEMALONG FROM MIDDAY THURSDAY
Floodwaters from the upper Lachlan River and its tributaries have caused renewed and prolonged flooding.
The main flood peak along the Lachlan River is now approaching Forbes where the river is expected to peak below the minor level. Downstream, these floodwaters have already caused minor flooding at Cottons Weir and are expected to cause minor flooding at Jemalong from midday Thursday. Floodwaters from the previous event are also causing minor flooding at Condobolin and Euabalong.
At Hillston and Booligal, river levels remain steady above minor flood levels due to an earlier extended flood peak.
A Flood Watch is current for the Lachlan River to Cottons Weir, the Belubula River and Mandagery Creek.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir and is expected at Jemalong.
The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir may peak near 4.30 metres Thursday afternoon, with minor flooding.

The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.20 m) around midday Thursday. The river level is likely to reach around 7.30 metres Friday morning with minor flooding.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Jemalong Weir to Euabalong:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Lachlan River at Condobolin and Euabalong.
The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge may reach around 5.50 metres during Friday, with minor flooding.

The Lachlan River at Euabalong may reach around 6.60 metres during Monday, with minor flooding.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Lachlan River at Hillston and Booligal.
The Lachlan River at Hillston Weir may reach around 2.60 metres by the end of August, with minor flooding.

The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir may reach around 2.90 metres over the weekend (20-21 August), with minor flooding.

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/centralwest.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 12:00 pm EST on Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,1.58,Falling,09:30 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,4.08,Falling,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,6.48,Falling,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,8.01,Rising,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,4.01,Rising,09:30 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,7.15,Rising,09:45 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,5.41,Rising,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Euabalong,6.38,Rising,09:30 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.42,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.84,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Murrumbidgee River
Issued at 10:32 AM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 30

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT NARRANDERA
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HAY TOWN LATE AUGUST
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DARLINGTON POINT AND POSSIBLE AT CARRATHOOL
The main flood peak along the Murrumbidgee River is now downstream of Narrandera where river levels peaked on Tuesday with moderate flooding. River levels at Narrandera are expected to remain elevated for the next few days.
Minor flooding is occurring at Darlington Point where a minor flood peak is expected during Saturday.
Minor flooding is possible at Carrathool and Hay from mid next week. Moderate flooding may occur at Hay Town late August.
Moderate rainfall is expected later this week which may result in renewed river level rises in the upper parts of the Murrumbidgee catchment. If required warnings may be reissued for Tumut, Gundagai or Wagga Wagga.
A flood watch is current for the Tumut and Murrumbidgee rivers.
Flood operations are being conducted by WaterNSW at Burrinjuck Dam. The releases will vary subject to inflow and downstream tributary flow rates. WaterNSW are working closely with the Bureau, NSW SES and landholders to plan release strategies.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Burrinjuck to Wagga Wagga:
Renewed minor flooding may occur along the Murrumbidgee River downstream of Burrinjuck to Wagga Wagga.
Murrumbidgee River downstream of Wagga Wagga to Narrandera:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera.
The Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera peaked at 7.56 metres around 04:45 pm Tuesday 16 August and is currently at 7.46 metres and falling with moderate flooding.
The Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (7.30 m) for the remainder of the week.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Narrandera to Darlington Point:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point.
The Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point may reach around 6.50 metres during Saturday, with minor flooding.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Darlington Point to Balranald Weir:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Murrumbidgee River at Hay Town. Minor flooding is possible at Carrathool.
The Murrumbidgee River at Carrathool may reach around 7.10 metres midweek next week with minor flooding.

The Murrumbidgee River at Hay Town may exceed the minor flood level (6.50 m) mid next week. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (7.50 m) late August. Further rises are possible.

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/southwest.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 11:00 am EST on Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Tumut River at Tumut,1.32,Steady,10:10 AM THU 18/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai,5.70,Falling,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Eringoarrah,6.78,Steady,10:10 AM THU 18/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga,6.73,Falling,10:10 AM THU 18/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera,7.46,Falling,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gogeldrie Weir,6.83,Rising,09:47 AM THU 18/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point,6.08,Rising,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Hay Town,5.72,Rising,10:15 AM THU 18/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Hay Weir Downstream,6.54,Steady,09:47 AM THU 18/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Maude Weir Downstream,6.09,Rising,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir,5.70,Steady,09:47 AM THU 18/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Balranald Weir Downstream,6.12,Falling,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River
Issued at 03:41 PM EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 13

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COROWA
Spills from the Hume Dam combined with flood waters from the Kiewa River have caused minor flooding along the Murray River at Corowa. At Corowa, river levels are likely to remain steady above the minor flood level (4.60 metres) through to the end of the week.
The Murray River at Albury is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.30 metres).
River levels downstream of Corowa are likely to remain below minor flood levels.

Murray River downstream of Hume Dam to Tocumwal:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murray River at Corowa.
The Murray River at Corowa is likely to remain near 5.40 metres through to the end of the week, with minor flooding.

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/southwest.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 04:00 pm EST on Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Murray River at Albury,3.97,Steady,02:30 PM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Corowa,5.41,Steady,02:30 PM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Yarrowonga Downstream,4.95,Steady,02:30 PM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Tocumwal,5.25,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Echuca,88.28,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Torrumbarry Weir,4.05,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Barham,3.94,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Swan Hill,2.46,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Wakool Junction,5.57,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Boundary Bend,5.22,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Euston,46.27,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Mildura Weir,32.66,Falling,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Murray River at Wentworth,30.54,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Edward River at Deniliquin,3.09,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Edward River at Stevens Weir Downstream,4.03,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Edward River at Moulamein,2.49,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22

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.