Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 09:35 AM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 7

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MUNGINDI
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MOGIL MOGIL FRIDAY
Morerate flooding is occurring along the Barwon River at Mungindi as floodwaters arrive from the Weir River (QLD) and Macintyre River.
Upstream along the Weir River, a second and larger peak passed Talwood on Sunday 14 April. This peak, combined with floodwaters from the Macintyre River, may cause prolonged moderate flooding at Mungindi.
Predictions for downstream forecast locations will be provided once the upstream peaks are observed.
A moderate flood warning is current for the Weir River (QLD).

Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is currently at 6.74 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
The river level may peak near 6.80 metres later Tuesday with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible later this week as upstream floodwaters continue to arrive.

The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is currently at 5.69 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil may reach the minor flood level (7.50 m) around Friday.

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 Wednesday 17 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,6.74,Rising,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,5.69,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.63,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Barwon River at Walgett,3.98,Steady,06:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.29,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Darling River at Bourke,4.10,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Darling River at Louth,1.51,Steady,08:45 AM TUE 16/04/24
Darling River at Tilpa,1.04,Steady,08:15 AM TUE 16/04/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.85,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.39,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.50,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.00,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Darling River at Burtundy,0.85,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24

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.