Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 10:38 AM EDT on Thursday 03 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 11
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT WEE WAA AND BUGILBONE
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT GOANGRA FROM FRIDAY MORNING
The main flood peak along the Namoi River is now downstream of Narrabri where the river level peaked below the minor flood level Wednesday evening.
An earlier flood peak along the lower Namoi River is currently downstream of Bugilbone and approaching Goangra.
Moderate flooding is occurring at Wee Waa where the river level is rising slowly due to the arrival of the main flood peak from upstream.
Moderate flooding is occurring at Bugilbone where the river level is currently falling slowly. Renewed rises are expected at Bugilbone from later this week.
At Goangra, the river level is currently rising, below the minor flood level. With the arrival of the floodwaters from the upstream, minor flooding is likely from Friday morning.
Namoi River:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Wee Waa and Bugilbone. Minor flooding is likely at Goangra.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is currently at 3.93 metres and falling., below the minor flood level (4.90 m)
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is currently at 6.57 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (6.40 m).
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) may reach around 6.60 metres Thursday afternoon with moderate flooding. The river level may remain above the moderate flood level until Saturday.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 6.01 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (5.50 m).
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach around 6.30 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.16 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.50 m).
The Namoi River at Goangra is likely to reach the minor flood level (5.50 m) Friday morning. Further rises are possible.
Namoi River at Boggabri:
Cancellation
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/northwest.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 02:00 pm EDT on Friday 04 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,0.12,Steady,09:50 AM THU 03/04/25
Peel River at Piallamore,1.55,Steady,10:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.85,Steady,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Peel River at Tamworth Road Bridge,0.46,Rising,10:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.33,Falling,10:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.63,Steady,10:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.37,Steady,10:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,1.40,Steady,10:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,4.11,Steady,10:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,4.27,Steady,10:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,3.93,Falling,10:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),6.57,Rising,10:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,6.01,Falling,10:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.16,Rising,10:15 AM 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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Today: Sunny. Light winds becoming W/SW 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
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