Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 12:11 PM EST on Wednesday 17 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 8
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MUNGINDI
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MOGIL MOGIL FRIDAY
Moderate 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 higher peak passed Talwood on Sunday 14 April. This peak, combined with floodwaters from the Macintyre River, may cause prolonged moderate flooding at Mungindi.
Further downstream, minor flooding is possible at Mogil Mogil around Friday.
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 6.80 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
The river level may peak near 6.90 metres around Thursday, with moderate flooding.
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is currently at 6.47 metres and rising, 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 Thursday 18 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,6.80,Rising,11:45 AM WED 17/04/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,6.47,Rising,11:45 AM WED 17/04/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,3.02,Steady,11:00 AM WED 17/04/24
Barwon River at Walgett,5.02,Steady,11:45 AM WED 17/04/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.29,Steady,11:45 AM WED 17/04/24
Darling River at Bourke,4.23,Steady,11:45 AM WED 17/04/24
Darling River at Louth,1.49,Steady,10:45 AM WED 17/04/24
Darling River at Tilpa,1.02,Steady,10:15 AM WED 17/04/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.82,Steady,11:00 AM WED 17/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.37,Steady,11:45 AM WED 17/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.48,Steady,11:00 AM WED 17/04/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.00,Steady,11:00 AM WED 17/04/24
Darling River at Burtundy,0.84,Steady,11:00 AM WED 17/04/24
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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