Forecast

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.