Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Bogan River
Issued at 02:19 PM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 41

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MUDALL and MULGAWARRINA
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT GONGOLGON FROM THIS WEEKEND
Rainfall across the Bogan catchment last week has caused renewed river rises and prolonged flooding.
The main flood peak along the Bogan River is currently passing Neurie Plains.
River levels at Nyngan are expected to remain below the moderate flood level (3.50 metres).
These floodwaters have caused renewed minor flooding at Mulgawarrina (estimated) and is likely to cause renewed minor flooding at Gongolgon from this weekend.
Peak predictions will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.

Bogan River to Nyngan:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Bogan River at Mudall.
The Bogan River at Mudall peaked near 3.00 metres Tuesday morning (estimated) with moderate flooding, and is currently around 2.87 metres (estimated) and falling, with minor flooding.
The Bogan River at Mudall may remain above the minor flood level (2.70 m) until early next week.

Lower Bogan River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Bogan River at Mulgawarrina (estimated). Renewed minor flooding is likely at Gongolgon.
The Bogan River at Mulgawarrina may reach around 4.60 metres around Tuesday next week, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

The Bogan River at Gongolgon fell below the minor flood level (0.80 metres) early Monday morning 15 August.
The Bogan River at Gongolgon is likely to exceed the minor flood level (0.80 m) over the weekend. The river level may reach around 0.90 metres midweek next week 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 02:00 pm EST on Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Bogan River at Peak Hill,0.69,Steady,02:00 PM THU 18/08/22
Bogan River at Dandaloo,2.65,Falling,02:00 PM THU 18/08/22
Bogan River at Neurie Plains,1.70,Falling,02:00 PM THU 18/08/22
Bogan River at Nyngan,3.21,Rising,02:00 PM THU 18/08/22
Bogan River at Monkey Bridge,3.88,Rising,02:00 PM THU 18/08/22
Bogan River at Gongolgon,0.71,Steady,02:00 PM THU 18/08/22

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
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For The New South Wales South West Catchments
Issued at 11:40 AM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE NEW SOUTH WALES SOUTH WEST CATCHMENTS FROM FRIDAY
FLOOD WARNINGS CURRENT FOR SEVERAL NEW SOUTH WALES INLAND CATCHMENTS

A cold front is expected to bring showers and rain to South West New South Wales from Thursday evening into Friday. This rainfall may cause minor and possibly moderate flooding along rivers in the South West catchments from Friday, many of which are experiencing ongoing flooding due to previous rainfall in recent weeks.
Catchments are currently wet or saturated from rainfall in recent weeks.
The weather system may cause renewed flooding for the following catchments listed from Friday. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Lachlan River to Cotton's Weir
Belubula River
Tumut River
Murrumbidgee River to Wagga Wagga
Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers
Mandagery Creek

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

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 Friday 19 August 2022.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 11:15 AM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 72

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COTTONS WEIR, CONDOBOLIN, EUABALONG, HILLSTON AND BOOLIGAL
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT JEMALONG FROM MIDDAY THURSDAY
Floodwaters from the upper Lachlan River and its tributaries have caused renewed and prolonged flooding.
The main flood peak along the Lachlan River is now approaching Forbes where the river is expected to peak below the minor level. Downstream, these floodwaters have already caused minor flooding at Cottons Weir and are expected to cause minor flooding at Jemalong from midday Thursday. Floodwaters from the previous event are also causing minor flooding at Condobolin and Euabalong.
At Hillston and Booligal, river levels remain steady above minor flood levels due to an earlier extended flood peak.
A Flood Watch is current for the Lachlan River to Cottons Weir, the Belubula River and Mandagery Creek.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir and is expected at Jemalong.
The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir may peak near 4.30 metres Thursday afternoon, with minor flooding.

The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.20 m) around midday Thursday. The river level is likely to reach around 7.30 metres Friday morning with minor flooding.

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

The Lachlan River at Euabalong 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 (20-21 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/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 Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,1.58,Falling,09:30 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,4.08,Falling,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,6.48,Falling,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,8.01,Rising,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,4.01,Rising,09:30 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,7.15,Rising,09:45 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,5.41,Rising,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Euabalong,6.38,Rising,09:30 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.42,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.84,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/08/22

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 Macquarie River
Issued at 09:53 AM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 33

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARREN
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WELLINGTON
Spills from the Burrendong Dam combined with local rainfall have caused renewed and prolonged flooding along the Macquarie River.
River levels remain steady above the minor flood level along the Macquarie River at Wellington.
Downstream at Warren, river levels remain steady above the moderate flood level.

Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Wellington. Moderate flooding is occurring at Warren.
The Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge may reach around 5.70 metres Thursday afternoon, with minor flooding.

The Macquarie River at Warren Town peaked at 8.96 metres around 12:30 pm Monday and is currently at 8.94 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.

Bell River:
Cancellation

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 Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.70,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Bell River at Neurea,1.29,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Bell River at Wellington,2.20,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,5.45,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,3.26,Rising,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,5.45,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,8.89,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Macquarie River at Warren Town,8.94,Falling,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,3.25,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22

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.