Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Bell And Macquarie Rivers
Issued at 10:50 AM EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 31

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARREN
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WELLINGTON (MACQUARIE RIVER)
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WELLINGTON (BELL RIVER)
Spills from the Burrendong Dam combined with local rainfall have caused minor flooding along the Macquarie River at Wellington.
Subject to Burrendong Dam spills minor flooding may occur along the Bell River at Wellington from late Tuesday into Wednesday.
River levels along the Macquarie River at Narromine fell below the minor flood level Sunday night (estimated).
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Warren, where river levels peaked Monday afternoon.

Bell River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bell River at Wellington.
Subject to the spills from the Burrendong Dam, the Bell River at Wellington may reach around 4.50 metres during Wednesday m, with minor flooding.

Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Wellington. Moderate flooding is occurring at Warren.
Subject to the spills from the Burrendong Dam, the Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge may reach around 5.90 metres Wednesday morning with minor flooding.

The Macquarie River at Warren Town peaked at 8.96 metres around 12:30 pm Monday 15 August and is currently at 8.87 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.

Macquarie River at Narromine:
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/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 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.77,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Bell River at Neurea,1.53,Rising,10:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Bell River at Wellington,2.56,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,4.72,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,2.83,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,5.39,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,8.43,Rising,10:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Macquarie River at Warren Town,8.87,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,3.28,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/08/22

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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Belubula River
Issued at 09:08 AM EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CANOWINDRA
Local rainfall in the Belubula River catchment has caused minor flooding along the Belubula River at Canowindra.

Belubula River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Belubula River at Canowindra.
The Belubula River at Canowindra Upstream may peak near 2.70 metres around 11:00 am Tuesday, 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 03:00 pm EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Belubula River at The Needles,1.53,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Belubula River at Canowindra Upstream,2.60,Rising,08:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Mandagery Creek at Toogong (Glenayr),1.09,Steady,06:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Mandagery Creek at Smithfeild,2.33,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 16/08/22

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.