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.
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Last light Sunrise Sunset 5:59am EST 6:24am EST 5:40pm EST 6:05pm EST NOW24.9° Feels Like: 20.8° Relative Humidity: 30% Dew: 6.1° Wind: SW 17km/h Gust: 22km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1021.0hPa -
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MendooranNow23.6°cFeels Like:21.9°Wind:SW 9km/hGusts:11km/hHumidity:43%
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Today: Mostly clear. The chance of a thunderstorm in the N early this evening. Light winds.
Forecast for Mendooran (31.8225°S, 149.118°E, 342m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 12° 12° 13° 8° 9° 9° 10° Maximum 24° 23° 21° 19° 19° 20° 20° Chance of rain 5% 50% 30% 20% 20% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High Moderate High Moderate High Moderate High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 3
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Mendooran 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar2024202586667761010587105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Apr 2
ENSO status: El Niño, breaking down. IOD status: Neutral. SAM status: Positive, trending slightly positive. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is in an El Niño and is breaking down. All international models indicate neutral conditions should return by late April or early May. The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) is varying significantly with tropical activity over Australia and the Pacific. Waters in the Coral Sea are far warmer than normal, especially for an El Niño, and are offsetting the effects of this event. El Niño only has a small effect during autumn, typically increasing rainfall over the Nullarbor and SA, but having little effect elsewhere. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase. Ocean temperatures are high across most of the Indian Ocean. The IOD index is spiking in response to hot waters near Africa, more-so than the average temperatures near Indonesia and WA. The IOD has little to no effect during autumn. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is positive and will slightlyfavour a positive phase during April and May, and possibly into winter. A positive SAM increases easterly winds, increasing rainfall and thunderstorm activity in the east. As we go closer to winter, a positive SAM also reduces cold fronts and rainfall over southern Australia. The reverse occurs with a positive SAM, with more frequent cold fronts crossing the south. Rainfall outlooks are predicting average rainfall for the vast majority of Australia throughout autumn. There are some weak signals that southwest WA could be slightly drier than normal in April, and eastern Qld and northeast NSW could be slightly wetter during May, but otherwise near average.
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Apr 1211.0 °C 26.5 °C 0.0 mmSaturday
Apr 138.6 °C 27.2 °C 0.0 mmSunday
Apr 148.2 °C 27.3 °C 0.0 mmMonday
Apr 158.7 °C 26.5 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
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Mendooran minimum temp history (31.8225°S, 149.118°E, 342m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 31.8° 01/04/2024 Coldest this month 4.5° 11/04/2024 Hottest on record 35.8 04/04/1986 Coldest on record -2.2 30/04/1976 Hottest this year 40.7° 25/01/2024 Coldest this year 3.9° 16/01/2024 Long term average 24.7° Long term average 10.0° Average this month 24.4° Average this month 10.3° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 27.8° 2005 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 6.9° 1996 Mendooran rainfall history (31.8225°S, 149.118°E, 342m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 15.6mm 05/04/2024 Total This Month 46.0mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 231.0mm 21.6 day(s) Total For 2024 205.0mm 23.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 191.7mm 23.0 day(s) Wettest Day 37.2mm Jan18 Lowest Temperature 3.9°C Jan16 Highest Temperature 40.7°C Jan25 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 32.4 31.4 28.6 24.7 19.9 16.3 15.7 17.7 21.2 24.9 28.1 31.1 24.2 Mean Min (°C) 17.5 17.2 14.5 10.0 6.2 3.6 2.2 3.1 5.8 9.3 12.7 15.3 9.7 Mean Rain (mm) 70.8 63.1 55.6 41.5 43.0 44.1 45.4 40.1 42.9 52.7 56.0 62.4 618.9 Mean Rain Days 6.2 5.7 5.2 4.5 6.2 7.5 7.8 7.1 6.7 6.9 6.9 6.6 77.3
