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Thu 08:50 AEST
Final Flood Warning For The Belubula River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Belubula River
Issued at 08:50 AM AEST on Thursday 27 August 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT CANOWINDRA UPSTREAM
Rainfall totals of 20 - 35 mm were observed across the Belubula River catchment since Tuesday morning. This resulted in river level rises and minor flooding along the Belubula River at Canowindra Upstream during Wednesday late afternoon and evening. Minor flooding has now eased along the Belubula River.
Belubula River:
No further flooding is expected possible along the Belubula River.
The Belubula River at Canowindra Upstream peaked at 2.74 m around Wednesday evening, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.22 m and falling, below the minor flood level (2.60m).
The Belubula River at Canowindra Upstream is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Belubula River at The Needles,1.23,steady,7:45 am Thu 27/08/26
Belubula River at Canowindra US,2.19,falling,7:45 am Thu 27/08/26
Mandagery Creek at Toogong,1.35,falling,7:45 am Thu 27/08/26
Mandagery Creek at Eugowra (Smithfield),2.89,falling,8:00 am Thu 27/08/26
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.