Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
3 MAY 2024 11:51 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 11:51 AM EST on Friday 03 May 2024
Flood Warning Number: 19
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH, FLOOD PEAK LIKELY OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
The main flood peak along the Warrego River (NSW) is approaching Fords Bridge Bywash where moderate flooding is occurring.
Warrego River (NSW):
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Warrego River (NSW) at Fords Bridge Bywash.
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 2.56 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (2.30 metres).
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is likely to peak near 2.60 metres overnight Friday into Saturday, with moderate flooding. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (2.30 m) over the weekend into next week.
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 01:00 pm EST on Monday 06 May 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,1.70,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 03/05/24
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,2.56,Rising,11:00 AM FRI 03/05/24
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.
