Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 04:42 PM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 61

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NANAMI FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COTTONS WEIR BOOLIGAL AND EXPECTED AT JEMALONG
Minor flooding is possible at Nanami from Wednesday morning.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir, where river levels peaked on Monday afternoon.
The main flood peak is approaching Jemalong Weir, where minor flooding is expected from Tuesday evening. Minor flooding is occurring at Booligal where the river level is expected to remain elevated over the weekend.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir:
Minor flooding is possible at Nanami. Minor flooding is occurring at Cottons Weir and is expected at Jemalong.
The Lachlan River at Nanami may reach around 8.00 metres Wednesday morning with minor flooding.

The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir peaked at 4.39 metres around 06:00 pm Monday and is currently at 4.21 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir is likely to remain around the minor flood level (3.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream is expected to peak around the minor flood level (7.20 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Lachlan River at Booligal Weir.
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 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,1.64,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,6.03,Steady,03:30 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,6.60,Rising,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,8.02,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,4.15,Steady,03:30 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,7.12,Steady,03:45 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,3.67,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.38,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.82,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 09/08/22

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 Murray River
Issued at 02:31 PM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT COROWA FROM TUESDAY NIGHT
Spills from the Hume Dam combined with floodwaters from the Kiewa River are expected to cause minor flooding along the Murray River at Corowa from Tuesday night.
The Murray River at Albury is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.30 metres).
Predictions for locations downstream of Corowa will be provided once the upstream flood peaks are observed.

Murray River downstream of Hume Dam to Tocumwal:
Minor flooding is expected along the Murray River at Corowa.
The Murray River at Corowa is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.60 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Subject to the spill from the Hume Dam the river level may reach around 5.30 metres Thursday evening, 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/southwest.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 Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Murray River at Albury,3.94,Rising,02:15 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Corowa,4.45,Rising,02:15 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Yarrowonga Downstream,3.59,Steady,02:15 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Tocumwal,3.71,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Echuca,88.24,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Torrumbarry Weir,4.18,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Barham,4.13,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Swan Hill,2.73,Falling,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Wakool Junction,6.03,Falling,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Boundary Bend,5.55,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Euston,46.57,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Wentworth,30.55,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Edward River at Deniliquin,2.48,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Edward River at Stevens Weir Downstream,2.82,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Edward River at Moulamein,2.50,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 09/08/22

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 To Moderate Flood Warning For The Murrumbidgee River
Issued at 11:15 AM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 18

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GUNDAGAI AND WAGGA WAGGA
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NARRANDERA AND MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DARLINGTON POINT
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai where the river peaked at 9.02 metres on Saturday 06 August with major flooding.
The main flood peak along the Murrumbidgee River is currently passing Wagga Wagga where the river level peaked at 8.74 metres around 8:10 am Tuesday with minor flooding.
Moderate flooding is possible at Narrandera from Thursday and minor flooding is possible at Darling Point early next week.
Flood operations are being conducted by WaterNSW at Burrinjuck Dam and spillway releases have commenced. The releases may vary subject to inflow rates. The release plan follows consultation with the SES and local communities. WaterNSW are working closely with the Bureau, NSW SES and landholders with releases taken into account into the flood forecasts and warning.
Moderate rainfall is possible from late Thursday into Friday which may cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and revised predictions will be provided if necessary.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Burrinjuck to Wagga Wagga:
Minor flooding is occurring at Gundagai and Wagga Wagga.
The Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai peaked at 9.02 metres on Saturday 06 August and is currently at 6.60 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai may remain above the minor flood level (6.10 m) until Friday.

The Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga peaked at 8.74 metres around 08:10 am Tuesday and is currently at 8.73 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga may remain above the minor flood level (7.30 m) until Saturday.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Wagga Wagga to Narrandera:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera.
The Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera may exceed the minor flood level (6.70 m) Wednesday evening. The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (7.30 m) during Thursday and may reach around 7.60 metres during Friday with moderate flooding.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Narrandera to Darlington Point:
Minor flooding may occur along the Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point.
The Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point may exceed the minor flood level (5.50 m) early next week. The river may reach 6.60 metres mid 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/southwest.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 11:30 am EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Tumut River at Tumut,0.89,Steady,11:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai,6.60,Falling,11:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Eringoarrah,7.80,Falling,11:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga,8.73,Falling,11:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera,6.30,Rising,11:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gogeldrie Weir,5.43,Rising,09:47 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point,4.77,Rising,11:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Hay Weir Downstream,5.18,Steady,09:47 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Maude Weir Downstream,5.09,Steady,11:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir,5.75,Steady,09:47 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Balranald Weir Downstream,6.16,Steady,11:00 AM TUE 09/08/22

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.