Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 10:01 AM EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 15

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WEE WAA (GLENCOE), BUGILBONE AND EXPECTED AT GOANGRA
Moderate rainfall from last week has caused renewed river level rises along the Namoi River and its tributaries, with a minor flood peak expected along the Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) Wednesday into Thursday.
The main flood peak along the Namoi River from the previous rainfall event is downstream of Bugilbone where minor flooding continues.
Minor flooding is expected at Goangra from Wednesday into Thursday. An extended flood peak is likely.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding is occurring at Bugilbone and Wee Waa (Glencoe) and expected at Goangra.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is likely to peak near 6.20 metres overnight Wednesday into Thursday with minor flooding.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone peaked at 5.23 metres around 01:00 pm Tuesday 16 August and is currently at 5.19 metres with minor flooding and falling slowly.

The Namoi River at Goangra may reach the minor flood level (5.50 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The river level may reach around 6.00 metres early 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 Thursday 18 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,0.83,Steady,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Peel River at Piallamore,1.81,Steady,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.95,Steady,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.77,Falling,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Namoi River at Manilla,1.81,Falling,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Mooki River at Breeza Station,2.19,Steady,09:30 AM WED 17/08/22
Namoi River at Gunnedah,3.12,Falling,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,2.63,Falling,09:30 AM WED 17/08/22
Namoi River at Boggabri,5.82,Falling,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,4.01,Steady,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),5.87,Rising,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone,5.19,Falling,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Namoi River at Goangra,5.40,Rising,09:00 AM 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

Final Flood Warning For The Gwydir River
Issued at 01:01 PM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 3

FLOODING HAS EASED BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL AT YARRAMAN
A minor flood peak occurred at Yarraman on Sunday afternoon before falling below the minor flood level on Monday morning. No further flooding is expected along the Gwydir River.

Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam:
No further flooding is expected in the Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam.
The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge peaked at 4.47 metres with minor flooding around 05:00 pm Sunday 14 August, and fell below the minor flood level (4.00 metres) around 9:00 am Monday. No further flooding is expected at Yarraman.

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Gwydir River at Bundarra,2.45,Steady,12:30 PM MON 15/08/22
Halls Creek at Bingara,0.49,Steady,12:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Horton River at Rider,1.30,Falling,12:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge,3.40,Falling,12:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Gwydir River at Pallamallawa,2.98,Falling,12:30 PM MON 15/08/22
Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge,3.45,Falling,12:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Mehi River at Moree,2.87,Steady,12:00 PM MON 15/08/22

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.