Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Northern Tablelands forecast district

Issued at 04:55 PM EDT on Wednesday 02 April 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands forecast district
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and easterly winds are expected during Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Northern Tablelands forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North West Slopes & Plains forecast district
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the North West Slopes & Plains forecast district has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EDT Wednesday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, And North West Slopes In New South Wales
Issued at 01:24 PM EDT on Wednesday 02 April 2025
Flood Watch Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE NORTHERN RIVERS, MID NORTH COAST, AND NORTH WEST SLOPES FROM WEDNESDAY

A trough lying over northeast of New South Wales is bringing moderate to locally heavy rain to the Flood Watch area. Localised river level rises and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall.
Minor flooding is possible for the Richmond, Wilsons, Clarence, Bellinger, and Upper Macintyre Rivers.
A Flood Watch is also current for Queensland including the Border Rivers.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are wet and tides are forecast to be close to or slightly higher than the highest astronomical tide of the year along the coast of the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast.
This weather system has the potential to cause minor flooding in the Flood Watch area from Wednesday. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Wilsons River
Richmond River
Clarence River
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers
Upper Macintyre River
Gwydir River

Flood Warnings are current for the Orara,Gwydir, Namoi, Narran, Birrie, Bokhara, Culgoa, Warrego and Paroo Rivers.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service.
Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EDT on Thursday 03 April 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Gwydir River
Issued at 12:58 PM EDT on Wednesday 02 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GRAVESEND, PALLAMALLAWA, AND YARRAMAN FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Tuesday evening has the potential to cause minor flooding at Gravesend, Pallamallawa, and Yarraman from Wednesday afternoon.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Wednesday.

Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam:
Minor flooding may occur along the Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam.
The Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge is currently at 2.89 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.10 metres).
The Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge may reach the minor flood level (6.10 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

The Gwydir River at Pallamallawa is currently at 2.16 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.00 metres).
The Gwydir River at Pallamallawa may reach the minor flood level (6.00 m) Wednesday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge is currently at 1.98 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Wednesday afternoon.

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 12:00 pm EDT on Thursday 03 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Gwydir River at Bundarra,1.52,Steady,11:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Halls Creek at Bingara,0.35,Steady,11:45 AM WED 02/04/25
Horton River at Rider,1.47,Steady,11:45 AM WED 02/04/25
Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge,2.89,Rising,11:45 AM WED 02/04/25
Gwydir River at Pallamallawa,2.16,Rising,11:45 AM WED 02/04/25
Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge,1.98,Steady,11:45 AM WED 02/04/25
Mehi River at Moree,1.46,Steady,11:45 AM WED 02/04/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 10:55 AM EDT on Wednesday 02 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT COUTTS CROSSING OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT GLENREAGH BRIDGE OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday, which has the potential to cause renewed river and creek level rises along the Orara River and its tributaries. Minor flooding is likely at Coutts Crossing and Glenreagh from overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.
The situation is being closely monitored and the flood warning will be updated as required.

Orara River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Orara River.

No river level observations are available for Glenreagh Bridge, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Orara River at Glenreagh Bridge (manual flood gauge) is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

River level observations are not available for Coutts Crossing since Tuesday afternoon. However, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (5.00 m) and falling.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is likely to reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

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 Thursday 03 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.28,Steady,09:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),1.72,Steady,09:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Orara River at Coutts Crossing,4.70,Falling,03:45 PM TUE 01/04/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 10:33 AM EDT on Wednesday 02 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 10

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT WEE WAA AND BUGILBONE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NARRABRI AND GOANGRA
Along the Namoi River, renewed river level rises are possible at Boggabri during Wednesday, but are likely to remain below the minor flood level. At Narrabri, renewed rises are possible and minor flooding may occur from overnight Wednesday.
Moderate flooding is occurring at Wee Waa and Bugilbone and is likely to continue into Thursday, with renewed rises possible as upstream flows arrive. Minor flooding is possible at Goangra from Thursday, with further rises possible.
In the next few days, multiple flood peaks are expected to move along the Namoi River, with prolonged flooding possible at some locations.

Namoi River:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Wee Waa and Bugilbone. Minor flooding is possible at Narrabri and Goangra.
The Namoi River at Boggabri is currently at 5.84 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
Small renewed river level rises are possible but the Namoi River at Boggabri is likely to remain below the minor flood level (7.00 m).

The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is currently at 4.28 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
Renewed rises are possible as upstream flows arrive and Narrabri may reach the minor flood level (4.90 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is currently at 6.49 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (6.40 m).
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) may reach around 6.60 metres Wednesday afternoon, with moderate flooding. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (6.40 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 6.05 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach around 6.40 metres overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with moderate flooding.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 4.89 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.50 m).
The Namoi River at Goangra may reach the minor flood level (5.50 m) during Thursday. Further rises are possible.

Namoi River at Gunnedah:
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 11:00 am EDT on Thursday 03 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,0.15,Steady,10:19 AM WED 02/04/25
Peel River at Piallamore,1.51,Rising,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.56,Steady,10:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Peel River at Tamworth Road Bridge,0.48,Steady,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.40,Falling,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.57,Steady,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.61,Falling,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.44,Falling,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,2.18,Steady,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,5.84,Falling,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,4.28,Steady,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),6.49,Steady,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,6.05,Steady,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25
Namoi River at Goangra,4.88,Steady,10:15 AM WED 02/04/25

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.