Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 02:19 PM EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 55
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MENINDEE, POONCARIE AND BURTUNDY
The main flood peak along the Darling River is currently passing Menindee, where minor flooding is occurring.
The river level at Menindee is likely to remain steady above the minor flood level through to the end of August as WaterNSW plans to maintain current release levels. Subject to inflow conditions, the current release level may be extended further. The release plan follows consultation with the SES and local communities.
Downstream of Menindee, minor flooding is occurring at Pooncarie and Burtundy, where river levels are steady.
Darling River downstream of Wilcannia to Burtundy:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Darling River at Menindee, Pooncarie, and Burtundy.
The Darling River at Menindee town gauge is likely to remain near 9.00 metres through to the end of August, with minor flooding.
The Darling River at Pooncarie is likely to remain near 6.90 metres through to mid September, with minor flooding.
The Darling River at Burtundy is likely to remain near 6.70 metres through to late September, 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/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:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EST on Friday 19 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,4.27,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,3.36,Steady,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.26,Rising,10:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Barwon River at Walgett,6.61,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Barwon River at Brewarrina,3.52,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Bourke,7.89,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Louth,7.45,Rising,10:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Tilpa,7.79,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Wilcannia,7.84,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Menindee Town,8.97,Steady,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,6.50,Steady,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Pooncarie,6.90,Steady,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Darling River at Burtundy,6.69,Steady,12:00 PM 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.
Forecast
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Today: Patchy fog and frost in the morning. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to around 3 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
Forecast for Yarraman (31.6°S, 150.1833°E, 391m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 2° 4° 1° 2° 1° 6° 3° Maximum 20° 19° 17° 18° 19° 19° 17° Chance of rain 10% 40% 20% 5% 20% 90% 10% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Moderate Slight High Moderate High Nil Moderate 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 5
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Sunrise / Sunset for Yarraman (31.6°S, 150.1833°E, 391m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:06am EST 6:31am EST 5:32pm EST 5:57pm EST 10:12am EST Waning gibbous
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