Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mirrool Creek
11 DECEMBER 2024 10:41 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mirrool Creek
Issued at 10:41 AM EDT on Wednesday 11 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT EAST MIRROOL REGULATOR WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
River level rises have been observed at Barellan, with a peak just below 1.9 metres observed on Friday night, and a second peak around 2.1 meters observed on Monday afternoon following recent rainfall.
River levels at East Mirrool Regulator may reach the minor flood level Wednesday into Thursday then renewed rises are possible later in the week or over the weekend.
Mirrool Creek to East Mirrool Regulator:
Minor flooding may occur along the Mirrool Creek to East Mirrool Regulator.
The Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator is currently at 0.22 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator may reach the minor flood level (0.90 m) Wednesday into Thursday.
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/southwest.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 11:30 am EDT on Thursday 12 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator,0.22,Steady,09:45 AM WED 11/12/24
Mirrool Creek at Barellan Road,1.15,Steady,09:00 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.
