Forecast

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 12:29 PM EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 71

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COTTONS WEIR , CONDOBOLIN, HILLSTON AND BOOLIGAL
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT EUABALONG FROM THURSDAY
Floodwaters from the upper Lachlan River and its tributaries have caused renewed and prolonged flooding.
A flood peak is now approaching Cotton's Weir, where minor flooding is occurring. Downstream, these floodwaters have also caused minor flooding at Condobolin and are likely to cause minor flooding at Euabalong from Thursday.
At Hillston and Booligal, river levels remain steady above minor flood levels due to an earlier extended flood peak.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir.
The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir may reach near 3.80 metres during Thursday, with minor flooding.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Jemalong Weir to Euabalong:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Lachlan River at Condobolin, and possible at Euabalong.
The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge may reach around 5.50 metres during Friday, with minor flooding.

The Lachlan River at Euabalong is likely to exceed the minor flood level (6.40 m) during Thursday. The river level 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, 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 Thursday 18 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,1.76,Falling,11:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,4.87,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,6.39,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,7.56,Rising,11:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,3.58,Rising,11:30 AM WED 17/08/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,6.92,Rising,11:45 AM WED 17/08/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,5.34,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.42,Steady,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.85,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.