Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River Issued at 12:32 PM AEST on Wednesday 19 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BARHAM FROM OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY Upstream flows from the Murray River, combined with flood waters from the Goulburn River, may cause minor flooding along the Murray River at Barham from overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are are possible as upstream flows approach Barham next week. Murray River downstream of Tocumwal to Barham: Minor flooding is possible at Barham. The Murray River at Barham is currently at 5.37 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Murray River at Barham may exceed the minor flood level (5.50 m) from overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive next week. 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: The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Thursday 20 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Murray River at Albury,1.10,steady,12:15 pm Wed 19/08/26 Murray River at Corowa,1.51,steady,12:15 pm Wed 19/08/26 Murray River at Yarrawonga (Downstream),3.08,steady,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Murray River at Tocumwal,4.45,falling,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Murray River at Echuca Wharf,90.27,steady,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Murray River at Torrumbarry Weir,6.45,steady,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Murray River at Barham,5.37,rising,9:00 am Wed 19/08/26 Murray River at Swan Hill,3.39,steady,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Edward River at Deniliquin,2.34,steady,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Edward River at Stevens Weir DS,2.25,steady,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Edward River at Moulamein,1.74,steady,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Murray River at Wakool Junction,5.23,steady,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Murray River at Boundary Bend,3.89,steady,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Murray River at Euston Weir (Downstream),3.17,steady,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Murray River at Wentworth (Lock 10),3.73,steady,12:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 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.