Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Richmond River
Issued at 11:34 AM EDT on Saturday 15 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 38

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BUNGAWALBYN
Minor flooding continues at Bungawalbyn, where river levels are falling slowly.

Richmond River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Richmond River at Bungawalbyn.

The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is currently at 3.28 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) Sunday morning.

Richmond River at Coraki:
Cancellation

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/northcoast.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 EDT on Sunday 16 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Richmond River at Wiangaree,1.10,Steady,11:15 AM SAT 15/03/25
Richmond River at Kyogle,2.21,Steady,11:15 AM SAT 15/03/25
Richmond River at Casino (Automatic Gauge),1.67,Steady,11:15 AM SAT 15/03/25
Richmond River at Casino Road Bridge,1.18,Steady,11:15 AM SAT 15/03/25
Richmond River at Coraki,2.73,Steady,11:15 AM SAT 15/03/25
Myrtle Creek at Rappville,1.97,Steady,11:15 AM SAT 15/03/25
Richmond River at Bungawalbyn Junction,3.29,Falling,11:15 AM SAT 15/03/25
Richmond River at Woodburn,2.33,Steady,11:15 AM SAT 15/03/25
Richmond River at Wardell,1.75,Steady,11:15 AM SAT 15/03/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 09:14 AM EDT on Saturday 15 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 19

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT COUTTS CROSSING
Minor flooding has eased at Coutts Crossing. The river level will continue to ease and no further flooding is expected.

Orara River:
No further flooding is expected in the Orara River.

The Orara River at Coutts Crossing was at 5.01 metres and falling around 6:30 pm Friday, with minor flooding. The river level is now expected to be below the minor flood level.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

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/northcoast.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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.32,Steady,08:00 AM SAT 15/03/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),1.90,Steady,08:00 AM SAT 15/03/25
Orara River at Coutts Crossing,5.01,Falling,06:30 PM FRI 14/03/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Upper Condamine River
Issued at 11:13 AM EST on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

(Reissue - correction of headline to confirm no further flooding downstream)
FLOODING EASED AT WARWICK AND NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED DOWNSTREAM
Moderate rainfall has been recorded in the Upper Condamine catchment since Sunday which has caused river and creek level rises.
Flooding is generally easing across the catchment.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast for the Upper Condamine catchment for the next few days.

Condamine River to Warwick:
Flooding is easing along the Condamine River to Warwick.
The Condamine River at Warwick is currently at 4.11 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Condamine River at Warwick is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

Condamine River downstream of Warwick to Oakey Creek:
Flooding is generally easing along the Condamine River downstream of Warwick to Oakey Creek.
The Condamine River at Pratten is currently at 4.24 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.50 m).
The Condamine River at Pratten is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.50 m).

The Condamine River at Tummaville is currently at 3.60 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Condamine River at Tummaville is likely to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Wednesday.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Condamine R at The Head Alert,2.41,Steady,09:44 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Killarney Alert,0.65,Steady,08:46 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Elbow Valley TM,2.15,Steady,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Rosenthal Ck at Connolly Dam Alert,-0.27,Steady,09:19 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Warwick Alert,4.11,Falling,10:58 AM WED 12/03/25
Sandy Ck at Leslie Dam HW TM,-2.37,Steady,11:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Glengallan Ck near Backwater Ck Alert,1.25,Steady,09:55 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Pratten Alert,4.24,Falling,09:46 AM WED 12/03/25
Dalrymple Ck at Allora TM,1.56,Steady,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Millbrook Alert,7.06,Falling,09:38 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Tummaville TM,3.60,Falling,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Centenary Bridge TM,4.92,Rising,11:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Cecil Plains TM,3.98,Rising,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Oakey Ck at Jondaryan TM,1.43,Steady,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Oakey Ck at Fairview TM,1.43,Steady,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.