Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 02:12 PM EST on Thursday 22 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 32

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT WILCANNIA
River levels along the Darling River at Wilcannia fell below the minor flood level overnight Wednesday.
Based on current forecast river flows and WaterNSW operational strategy, flooding is not expected at Menindee Town gauge. The Bureau will continue working closely with WaterNSW and new warning will be issued if the situation changes.

Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia:
No further flooding is expected in the Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia.
The Darling River at Wilcannia is currently at 8.82 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Darling River at Wilcannia is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Darling River downstream of Wilcannia to Burtundy:
Flooding is not expected at Menindee Town.
The Darling River at Menindee Town is currently at 3.38 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (8.50 m).
The Darling River at Menindee Town is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

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/outerwest.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:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,2.24,Steady,01:45 PM THU 22/05/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.35,Steady,01:45 PM THU 22/05/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,1.93,Steady,02:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,1.88,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Barwon River at Walgett,3.03,Steady,01:45 PM THU 22/05/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.49,Steady,01:45 PM THU 22/05/25
Darling River at Bourke,4.37,Steady,02:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Darling River at Louth,2.94,Steady,12:45 PM THU 22/05/25
Darling River at Tilpa,5.05,Steady,12:15 PM THU 22/05/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,8.82,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,63.76,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.38,Steady,01:45 PM THU 22/05/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.49,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,53.32,Steady,01:45 PM THU 22/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,1.77,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,0.55,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.43,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.68,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.83,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Darling River at Burtundy,1.18,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.23,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.84,Steady,01:00 PM THU 22/05/25

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.