Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 09:28 AM EST on Friday 19 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 17

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BUGILBONE AND GOANGRA
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) has fallen below the minor flood level (5.30 metres).
The main flood peak along the Namoi River is now approaching Bugilbone, where river levels are likely to peak early next week, with minor flooding.
Minor flooding continues along the Namoi River at Goangra.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding is occurring at Bugilbone and Goangra.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) peaked at 6.18 metres around 09:15 am Thursday 18 August, with minor flooding. The river level fell below the minor flood level (5.30 metres) early Thursday morning.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone may peak near 5.30 metres around Monday, with minor flooding.

The Namoi River at Goangra may reach 6.00 metres around mid next 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/northwest.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 10:00 am EST on Saturday 20 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,0.74,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Peel River at Piallamore,1.58,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.77,Falling,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.46,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Namoi River at Manilla,1.60,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.43,Falling,08:30 AM FRI 19/08/22
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.24,Falling,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.55,Falling,08:30 AM FRI 19/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,3.59,Falling,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,2.56,Falling,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),4.82,Falling,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone,5.08,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Namoi River at Goangra,5.59,Rising,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22

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.