Minor Flood Warning For The Barwon River
2 DECEMBER 2024 15:58 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 03:58 PM EDT on Monday 02 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MOGIL MOGIL
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT COLLARENEBRI FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND AT WALGETT FROM LATE THIS WEEK
Recent localised rainfall has caused significant river level rises along the Barwon and Moonie Rivers upstream of Mogil Mogil where minor flooding is occuring. This flow is now reaching Collarenebri and the flow is likely to exceed minor flood level from Tuesday afternoon. Floodwaters of the main flood peak are expected to move through Walgett downstream. Minor flooding is possible at Walgett late this week.
Forecasts will be refined once upstream peaks are observed.
Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Minor flooding is likely to occur along the Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is currently at 4.13 metres and rising, below minor flood level (6.10 m). The river level is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is currently at 7.88 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The Barwon River at Collarenebri is currently at 3.48 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.80 m).
The Barwon River at Collarenebri is likely to reach the minor flood level (5.80 m) from Tuesday afternoon.
Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett:
Minor flooding may occur along the Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett.
The Barwon River at Walgett is currently at 4.20 metres and rising.
The Barwon River at Walgett may reach the minor flood level (10.50 m) late this 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 04:00 pm EDT on Tuesday 03 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,4.53,Steady,03:30 PM MON 02/12/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,7.89,Steady,03:30 PM MON 02/12/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,4.53,Rising,03:00 PM MON 02/12/24
Barwon River at Walgett,4.22,Rising,03:30 PM MON 02/12/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.35,Steady,03:30 PM MON 02/12/24
Darling River at Bourke,4.05,Steady,03:30 PM MON 02/12/24
Darling River at Louth,1.41,Steady,02:45 PM MON 02/12/24
Darling River at Tilpa,0.81,Steady,02:15 PM MON 02/12/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.66,Steady,03:00 PM MON 02/12/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.74,Steady,03:30 PM MON 02/12/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.82,Steady,03:00 PM MON 02/12/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.64,Steady,03:00 PM MON 02/12/24
Darling River at Burtundy,1.47,Steady,03:00 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.
