Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Bogan River
Issued at 01:48 PM EST on Friday 19 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 42
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MUDALL AND MULGAWARRINA
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT GONGOLGON FROM THIS WEEKEND
Rainfall across the Bogan catchment last week has caused renewed river rises and prolonged flooding.
The main flood peak along the Bogan River is currently at Nyngan, where river levels are currently peaking below the moderate flood level (3.50 metres).
These floodwaters have caused renewed minor flooding at Mulgawarrina (estimated) and are likely to cause renewed minor flooding at Gongolgon from this weekend.
Bogan River to Nyngan:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Bogan River at Mudall.
The Bogan River at Mudall peaked near 3.00 metres Tuesday morning (estimated) with moderate flooding, and is currently falling, with minor flooding.
The Bogan River at Mudall is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.70 m) until early next week.
Lower Bogan River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Bogan River at Mulgawarrina (estimated). Renewed minor flooding is likely at Gongolgon.
The Bogan River at Mulgawarrina may reach around 4.60 metres around Tuesday next week, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.
The Bogan River at Gongolgon is likely to exceed the minor flood level (0.80 m) during Sunday. The river level may reach near 0.90 metres midweek 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/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 02:00 pm EST on Monday 22 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Bogan River at Peak Hill,0.70,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 19/08/22
Bogan River at Dandaloo,2.64,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 19/08/22
Bogan River at Neurie Plains,1.60,Falling,01:00 PM FRI 19/08/22
Bogan River at Nyngan,3.24,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 19/08/22
Bogan River at Monkey Bridge,4.11,Rising,01:00 PM FRI 19/08/22
Bogan River at Gongolgon,0.73,Rising,01:00 PM 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.
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Broken Hill North (31.9504°S, 141.4562°E, 315m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. The chance of morning frost in the far E. Medium chance of showers. Winds W 15 to 25 km/h turning S/SW 15 to 20 km/h in the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching around 18.
Forecast for Broken Hill North (31.9504°S, 141.4562°E, 315m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 6° 5° 8° 4° 3° 5° 5° Maximum 18° 19° 21° 13° 14° 16° 17° Chance of rain 40% 5% 80% 5% 10% 20% 10% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Slight Nil Slight Moderate Slight Slight 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 16
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(km/h)Wind direction W WSW SSE WNW NNW WNW SW SSW SW SW SSW S SE SE Relative humidity 74% 51% 74% 37% 53% 34% 69% 34% 75% 43% 84% 53% 76% 46% Dew point 7°C 7°C 7°C 4°C 5°C 4°C 3°C -3°C 5°C 1°C 8°C 6°C 7°C 5°C -
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