Forecast

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 Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 02:19 PM EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 55

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MENINDEE, POONCARIE AND BURTUNDY
The main flood peak along the Darling River is currently passing Menindee, where minor flooding is occurring.
The river level at Menindee is likely to remain steady above the minor flood level through to the end of August as WaterNSW plans to maintain current release levels. Subject to inflow conditions, the current release level may be extended further. The release plan follows consultation with the SES and local communities.
Downstream of Menindee, minor flooding is occurring at Pooncarie and Burtundy, where river levels are steady.

Darling River downstream of Wilcannia to Burtundy:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Darling River at Menindee, Pooncarie, and Burtundy.
The Darling River at Menindee town gauge is likely to remain near 9.00 metres through to the end of August, with minor flooding.

The Darling River at Pooncarie is likely to remain near 6.90 metres through to mid September, with minor flooding.

The Darling River at Burtundy is likely to remain near 6.70 metres through to late September, 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/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 03:00 pm EST on Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,4.27,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,3.36,Steady,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.26,Rising,10:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Barwon River at Walgett,6.61,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Barwon River at Brewarrina,3.52,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Bourke,7.89,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Louth,7.45,Rising,10:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Tilpa,7.79,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Wilcannia,7.84,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Menindee Town,8.97,Steady,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,6.50,Steady,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Pooncarie,6.90,Steady,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Burtundy,6.69,Steady,12:00 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.