Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River Issued at 12:23 PM AEST on Saturday 22 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARHAM Upstream flows from the Murray River, combined with flood waters from the Goulburn River are causing minor flooding along the Murray River at Barham. River levels are expected to remain around the minor flood level into the middle of the coming week as flood waters continue to arrive from upstream. Murray River downstream of Tocumwal to Barham: Minor flooding is occurring at Barham. The Murray River at Barham is currently at 5.49 m and steady, just near the minor flood level (5.50 m). The Murray River at Barham is expected to remain around the minor flood level (5.50 m) through to the middle of the coming 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 12:30 PM AEST on Sunday 23 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Murray River at Albury,1.17,rising,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Murray River at Corowa,1.24,steady,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Murray River at Yarrawonga (Downstream),2.33,steady,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Murray River at Tocumwal,3.34,falling,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Murray River at Echuca Wharf,90.84,rising,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Murray River at Torrumbarry Weir,6.86,rising,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Murray River at Barham,5.49,rising,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Murray River at Swan Hill,3.54,rising,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Edward River at Deniliquin,3.27,rising,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Edward River at Stevens Weir DS,4.26,rising,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Edward River at Moulamein,1.68,steady,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Murray River at Wakool Junction,5.54,rising,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Murray River at Boundary Bend,4.21,rising,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Murray River at Euston Weir (Downstream),3.34,steady,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 Murray River at Wentworth (Lock 10),3.82,steady,12:00 pm Sat 22/08/26 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.