Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
16 APRIL 2025 12:11 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:11 PM EST on Wednesday 16 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 15
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARRINGUN, ENNGONIA AND FORDS BRIDGE
Floodwaters coming from Queensland have caused moderate flooding along the Warrego River at Barringun, Enngonia and Fords Bridge. Flood peaks are approaching Engonnia and Fords Bridge, where prolonged moderate flooding is expected.
A moderate flood warning is current for the Warrego River in Queensland.
Warrego River (NSW):
Moderate flooding is continuing along the Warrego River (NSW) between Barringun and Fords Bridge.
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 peaked at 4.63 metres around 02:15 am Tuesday 15 April. The river level is currently at 4.58 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (3.80 m).
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (3.80 m) for the next few days.
The Warrego River at Enngonia is currently at 2.58 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (2.50 m).
The Warrego River at Enngonia may peak around 2.70 metres Friday, with moderate flooding. Prolonged flooding is likely as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 2.66 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (2.30 m).
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash may peak around 2.90 metres later this week, with moderate flooding. Prolonged flooding is likely as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
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 Friday 18 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,4.58,Steady,11:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Warrego River at Enngonia,2.58,Steady,09:30 AM WED 16/04/25
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,2.66,Steady,11:30 AM WED 16/04/25
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.
