Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Murrumbidgee River
Issued at 03:28 PM EST on Sunday 07 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 15

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT GUNDAGAI
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WAGGA WAGGA FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NARRANDERA FROM TUESDAY
Moderate flooding continue to ease along the Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai where the river peaked at 9.02 metres Saturday afternoon with major flooding.
The main flood peak along the Murrumbidgee River is currently arriving at Eringorrah.
Minor flooding is occurring at Wagga Wagga, with moderate flooding possible from Monday afternoon. Moderate flooding is possible at Narrandera around Tuesday.
Peak predictions downstream of Narrandera will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed.
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.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Burrinjuck to Wagga Wagga:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai. Minor flooding is occurring at Wagga Wagga with Moderate flooding possible from Monday afternoon.
The Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai peaked at 9.02 metres around 06:30 pm Saturday 06 August and is currently at 7.74 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (7.60 m) Sunday evening and remain above the minor flood level (6.10 metres) until Tuesday evening.

The Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga may peak near the moderate flood level (9.00 metres) Monday afternoon.

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) Monday evening. The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (7.30 m) during Tuesday and may reach around 7.60 metres during Thursday, with moderate 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 11:00 am EST on Monday 08 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Tumut River at Tumut,1.11,Falling,03:10 PM SUN 07/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai,7.74,Falling,03:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Eringoarrah,8.46,Rising,03:10 PM SUN 07/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga,7.30,Rising,03:10 PM SUN 07/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera,5.59,Rising,03:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gogeldrie Weir,4.65,Rising,02:47 PM SUN 07/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point,3.99,Rising,03:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Hay Weir Downstream,5.19,Steady,02:47 PM SUN 07/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Maude Weir Downstream,5.13,Falling,03:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir,5.75,Steady,02:47 PM SUN 07/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Balranald Weir Downstream,6.18,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 07/08/22

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.