Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
2 DECEMBER 2024 15:53 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 03:53 PM EDT on Monday 02 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BARRINGUN FROM LATE MONDAY AND AT ENNGONIA DURING SATURDAY
As floodwaters arrive from Queensland minor flooding is possible along the Warrego River at Barringun from late Monday and at Enngonia during Saturday.
Predictions for the downstream locations will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.
A minor flood warning is current for the Warrego River in Queensland.
Warrego River (NSW):
Minor flooding may occur along the Warrego River (NSW).
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 is currently at 1.67 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 may exceed the minor flood level (2.80 m) late Monday into Tuesday. The river level may reach around 3.30 metres during Wednesday, with minor flooding.
The Warrego River at Enngonia may reach the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Saturday.
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 03:30 pm EDT on Tuesday 03 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,1.67,Rising,03:00 PM MON 02/12/24
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,0.20,Steady,03:30 PM MON 02/12/24
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.
