Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For The New South Wales North And Central West Inland Rivers
Issued at 01:58 PM EST on Saturday 13 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 4
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE NEW SOUTH WALES NORTH AND CENTRAL WEST INLAND RIVERS INTO SUNDAY

A cold front has cleared out of New South Wales, however further showers and thunderstorms are possible into Sunday through the Central West and North West
This rainfall may cause minor flooding along the North and Central West inland NSW rivers, with renewed rises in upper parts of the catchments.
Catchments are wet following recent rainfall
The weather system is expected to cause renewed flooding for the following catchments listed from Saturday night. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Macintyre River
Gwydir River
Peel River
Macquarie River to Bathurst
Orange, Molong and Bell River
Namoi River
Macquarie River d/s Burrendong Dam

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchments: Namoi, Castlereagh, Macquarie, Bogan, Lachlan, Murrumbidgee, Murray, Culgoa, Narran and Darling Rivers.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service.
Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Sunday 14 August 2022.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 12:23 PM EST on Saturday 13 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 24

NEAR MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARREN
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NARROMINE AND POSSIBLE AT WELLINGTON.
At Wellington Bridge, a minor flood peak was observed on Wednesday morning, and fell below minor on Friday evening in response to a reduction in upstream dam releases. Renewed river level rises are possible to the minor flood level overnight Saturday night.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Narromine due to flood waters moving down Talbragar River combining with water from dam releases moving through the Macquarie River. The flood peak from the Talbragar River is expected at Narromine on Sunday.
Near major flooding is continuing along the Macquarie River at Warren, where river levels peaked Monday morning. Renewed river level rises are possible on Sunday.
Further rainfall is forecast for the weekend which may cause renewed river rises and prolonged flooding.

Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Near major flooding is occurring at Warren. Renewed minor flooding possible at Wellington.
The Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge peaked at 5.70 metres early Wednesday morning and is fell below the minor flood level (4.00 metres) Friday evening. River levels are currently at 3.62 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
Renewed river level rises are possible along the Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge. River levels may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.

The Macquarie River at Narromine is currently at 5.80 metres and steady with minor flooding.
The Macquarie River at Narromine is likely to peak near 6.00 metres late Saturday afternoon with minor flooding.

The Macquarie River at Warren town peaked near 9.20 metres around 11:30 am Monday morning, with major flooding. The river level is currently 8.89 metres and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Warren Town may remain around the major flood level (9.00 m) during the weekend

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 05:00 pm EST on Saturday 13 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.63,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Bell River at Neurea,1.61,Rising,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Bell River at Wellington,2.62,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,3.56,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,2.64,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,5.93,Rising,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Narromine,5.80,Rising,11:20 AM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,8.19,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Warren Town,8.89,Falling,10:30 AM SAT 13/08/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,3.26,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 13/08/22

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 11:58 AM EST on Saturday 13 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 66

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COTTONS WEIR, JEMALONG, HILLSTON AND BOOLIGAL
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CONDOBOLIN
The Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge peaked below minor flood level (8.80 metres) Friday afternoon and is currently falling.
The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir peaked at 4.70 metres Friday evening, with minor flooding and is currently falling.
The main flood peak is approaching Jemalong Weir, where minor flood peak is likely during Saturday evening into Sunday morning.
Minor flooding is possible along the Lower Lachlan River at Condobolin during Friday.
Minor flooding is occurring along the The Lachlan River at Hillston and Booligal, where river level is expected to remain steady into the new week.
A flood watch is current for Lachlan River.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring at Cottons Weir and Jemalong.
The Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge peaked below minor flood level (8.80 metres) around 02:00 pm Friday 12 August and is currently at 8.26 metres and falling.

The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir peaked at 4.70 metres around 06:00 pm Friday 12 August, with minor flooding and is currently at 4.55 metres and falling, with minor flooding.

The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir is likely to peak near 7.30 metres Saturday evening into Sunday morning, with minor flooding.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Jemalong Weir to Euabalong:
Minor flooding is possible along the Lower Lachlan River at Condobolin
The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge may reach the minor flood level (5.20 m) during Friday.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Lachlan River at Booligal Weir and Hillston.
The Lachlan River at Hillston Weir is expected to remain around the minor flood level (2.40 m) into the new week.

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 Sunday 14 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,2.06,Rising,10:30 AM SAT 13/08/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,2.92,Falling,11:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,4.18,Falling,11:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,8.26,Falling,11:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,4.55,Falling,09:30 AM SAT 13/08/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,7.29,Rising,10:45 AM SAT 13/08/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,4.51,Rising,11:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.40,Rising,11:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.83,Rising,11:00 AM SAT 13/08/22

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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts

Issued at 10:31 AM EST on Saturday 13 August 2022

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds are expected during Saturday and Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Australian Capital Territory

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Saturday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 09:03 AM EST on Saturday 13 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WEE WAA (GLENCOE), BUGILBONE AND GOANGRA
Rainfall has fallen across the Peel and Namoi catchments during Friday, and renewed river level rises are occurring in the Peel and Namoi catchments. A flood watch is current for the Peel and Namoi rivers.
Minor flooding has eased at Wee Waa (Glencoe), but renewed minor flooding is possible at Wee Waa from early next week.
Minor flooding is possible downstream along the Namoi River at Bugilbone from later in the weekend and at Goangra mid next week.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Namoi River.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) has fallen below minor flood level.
Renewed rises are likely over the weekend, and the Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) may reach the minor flood level (5.30 m) early next week.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach near the minor flood level (4.90 metres) later in the weekend.

The Namoi River at Goangra may reach near the minor flood level (5.50 metres) mid next week.

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/northwest.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 10:00 am EST on Sunday 14 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,2.23,Falling,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Peel River at Piallamore,1.59,Rising,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.23,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.23,Rising,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Manilla,1.43,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.64,Rising,07:45 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.66,Falling,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,2.24,Rising,07:45 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,4.67,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,2.93,Rising,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),4.24,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.19,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22
Namoi River at Goangra,4.90,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 13/08/22

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.