Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Clarence River
Issued at 05:42 PM EDT on Thursday 03 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GRAFTON AND POSSIBLE AT ULMARRA FRIDAY MORNING
Recent rainfall across the Clarence River catchment has caused renewed river level rises in its upstream tributaries. Runoff from upstream combined with high tides has caused minor flooding at Grafton (Prince St) and may cause minor flooding at Ulmarra Friday morning.
The situation is being closely monitored and the flood warning will be updated as required.
Clarence River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Clarence River at Grafton and possible at Ulmarra.
The Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St) is currently at 2.10 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St) may reach around 2.60 metres Friday morning, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.
The Clarence River at Ulmarra is currently at 1.52 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (2.10 m).
The Clarence River at Ulmarra may reach the minor flood level (2.10 m) Friday morning. Further rises are possible.
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/northcoast.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 EDT on Friday 04 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Nymboida River at Nymboida,2.87,Steady,05:15 PM THU 03/04/25
Mann River at Mitchell,1.77,Steady,04:15 PM THU 03/04/25
Boyd River at Broadmeadows,2.98,Steady,04:45 PM THU 03/04/25
Clarence River at Tabulam,7.53,Falling,05:15 PM THU 03/04/25
Clarence River at Baryulgil,7.28,Steady,05:15 PM THU 03/04/25
Mann River at Jackadgery,4.27,Steady,05:00 PM THU 03/04/25
Clarence River at Lilydale,8.05,Rising,05:15 PM THU 03/04/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),1.81,Steady,05:00 PM THU 03/04/25
Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St),2.10,Steady,05:15 PM THU 03/04/25
Clarence River at Ulmarra,1.52,Steady,05:15 PM THU 03/04/25
Clarence River at Maclean,0.90,Steady,05:15 PM THU 03/04/25
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.
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ArmidaleNow15.3°cFeels Like:13.9°Wind:SE 15km/hGusts:20km/hHumidity:95%8°Min22°MaxToday in ArmidaleMostly sunny. The chance of fog in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower near the Queensland border, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 26.Tomorrow8°Min22°MaxMostly sunny. The chance of fog in the early morning, mainly in the N. Slight chance of a shower near the Queensland border, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming W/SW 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 27. -
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Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower near the Queensland border, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 26.
Forecast for Armidale (30.5142°S, 151.669°E, 971m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 8° 9° 7° 7° 6° 9° 9° Maximum 22° 21° 21° 20° 20° 20° 19° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 40% 60% 80% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High High High Very High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - 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 9
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Armidale 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFeb2025202687776755768105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Mar 28
ENSO status: Weak La Niña-like conditions. IOD status: Neutral. SAM status: Neutral. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is in a weak La Niña-like pattern. The US declared a La Niña event this summer, but this event has not met the BoM definition, and will likely end in the coming weeks. A La Niña typically increases rainfall over northern and eastern Australia, while reducing rainfall over southern coastal Australia and western Tas. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase and does not play a part in Australia's climate during this time of year. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is in a neutral phase. Forecasts show a tendency towards the positive phase in autumn, with the long-wave pattern indicating that cold fronts are a bit less likely for Australia's longitudes over the next few months. During autumn, a positive SAM increases rainfall over most of eastern Australia, and decreases rainfall for SA, Vic and western Tas. Rainfall outlooks are showing above average rainfall across much of northern Australia in April due to lingering monsoon activity. Above average rainfall is expected for the NSW coast through autumn, with wetter conditions also developing over western WA from late autumn. SA, Vic and Tas are expected to be average to slightly below average, with average conditions elsewhere.
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This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Sunday
Mar 3012.9 °C 22.0 °C 9.6 mmMonday
Mar 319.0 °C 23.3 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
Apr 0111.4 °C 17.5 °C 0.0 mmWednesday
Apr 0212.1 °C 14.5 °C 9.6 mmThursday
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Armidale minimum temp history (30.5142°S, 151.669°E, 971m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 17.5° 01/04/2025 Coldest this month 11.4° 01/04/2025 Hottest on record 28.0 06/04/2016 Coldest on record -5.8 30/04/2008 Hottest this year 33.4° 28/01/2025 Coldest this year 4.4° 17/02/2025 Long term average 20.4° Long term average 6.8° Average this month 17.5° Average this month 11.8° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 23.0° 2005 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 3.8° 2006 Armidale rainfall history (30.5142°S, 151.669°E, 971m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 21.0mm 03/04/2025 Total This Month 30.6mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 300.5mm 42.4 day(s) Total For 2025 329.2mm 41.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2024 270.6mm 35.0 day(s) Wettest Day 31.2mm Jan30 Lowest Temperature 4.4°C Feb17 Highest Temperature 33.4°C Jan28 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 27.1 25.9 23.9 20.4 16.6 13.6 13.2 15.1 18.7 21.5 23.6 25.8 20.4 Mean Min (°C) 13.1 12.7 10.9 6.8 2.3 0.9 -0.3 0.0 2.8 6.0 9.3 11.4 6.3 Mean Rain (mm) 91.0 92.4 77.2 39.9 32.8 41.4 39.9 43.8 45.3 69.4 92.5 89.2 753.6 Mean Rain Days 11.3 11.1 11.3 8.7 8.0 10.7 9.7 8.1 7.9 10.2 11.4 11.5 119.9