Minor Flood Warning For The Barwon And Darling Rivers
14 APRIL 2025 15:14 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Barwon And Darling Rivers
Issued at 03:14 PM EST on Monday 14 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 12
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOURKE FROM THURSDAY AND BREWARRINA FROM FRIDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALGETT
The main flood peak along the Barwon River has now passed Walgett, where river levels peaked on Saturday 12 April and minor flooding continues. This flood peak may cause minor flooding at Brewarrina from around Friday. Further downstream, minor flooding may develop from Thursday at Bourke as inflows from the Culgoa and Bokhara Rivers combine with Barwon River flows.
Upstream, flooding is no longer occurring at Mogil Mogil, and flooding is no longer expected at Mungindi and Collarenebri.
Downstream predictions will be refined once upstream peaks have been observed.
Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett.
The Barwon River at Walgett peaked at 11.74 metres around 05:00 am Saturday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 11.64 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level (10.50 m).
The Barwon River at Walgett is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.50 m) until early next week.
Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina:
Minor flooding may occur along the Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina.
The Barwon River at Brewarrina is currently at 4.75 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.40 m).
The Barwon River at Brewarrina may reach the minor flood level (6.40 m) around Friday. Higher levels are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding may occur along the Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke is currently at 7.80 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (9.50 m).
The Darling River at Bourke may reach the minor flood level (9.50 m) around Thursday. Higher levels are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
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/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 04:00 pm EST on Wednesday 16 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,5.41,Steady,02:30 PM MON 14/04/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,5.24,Falling,02:30 PM MON 14/04/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,7.08,Falling,02:30 PM MON 14/04/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,5.14,Falling,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Barwon River at Walgett,11.64,Falling,02:30 PM MON 14/04/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,4.75,Rising,02:30 PM MON 14/04/25
Darling River at Bourke,7.80,Rising,02:30 PM MON 14/04/25
Darling River at Louth,6.25,Rising,01:45 PM MON 14/04/25
Darling River at Tilpa,5.20,Rising,01:15 PM MON 14/04/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,2.23,Rising,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,59.96,Steady,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.79,Steady,02:30 PM MON 14/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.85,Steady,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.48,Steady,02:30 PM MON 14/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,2.03,Steady,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.32,Steady,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.31,Steady,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.65,Steady,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.76,Steady,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Darling River at Burtundy,0.98,Steady,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.15,Steady,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.76,Steady,02:00 PM MON 14/04/25
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.
