Minor Flood Warning For The Bogan River
11 DECEMBER 2024 12:51 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Bogan River
Issued at 12:51 PM EDT on Wednesday 11 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2
Reissued: correction to warning title and to refine Dandaloo peak forecast.
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE BOGAN RIVER AT DANDALOO DURING WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY AND AT GONGOLGON DURING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Recent rainfall from late last week has led to rising river levels across the Bogan catchment. Minor flooding may occur at Dandaloo as floodwaters from Peak Hill move downstream.
In the lower Bogan system, minor flooding is also possible at Gongolgon with the arrival of upstream floodwaters from Monkey Bridge.
Bogan River to Nyngan:
Minor flooding may occur along the Bogan River at Dandaloo.
The Bogan River at Dandaloo is currently at 3.98 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (4.10 m).
A minor peak (4.10 m) may occur in the Bogan River at Dandaloo overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Lower Bogan River:
Minor flooding possible at Gongolgon.
The Bogan River at Gongolgon is currently at 0.75 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (0.80 m).
The Bogan River at Gongolgon is expected to reach the minor flood level (0.80 m) 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/centralwest.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 12 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Bogan River at Peak Hill,0.88,Steady,11:45 AM WED 11/12/24
Bogan River at Dandaloo,3.98,Rising,11:45 AM WED 11/12/24
Bogan River at Neurie Plains,0.88,Steady,11:45 AM WED 11/12/24
Bogan River at Nyngan,2.37,Steady,11:45 AM WED 11/12/24
Bogan River at Monkey Bridge,1.56,Steady,11:45 AM WED 11/12/24
Bogan River at Gongolgon,0.75,Rising,11:45 AM WED 11/12/24
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.
