Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Belubula River Issued at 10:39 AM AEST on Wednesday 12 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE AT CANOWINDRA US EARLY THURSDAY MORNING Rainfall observed across the Belubula River catchment since Sunday morning has resulted in river level rises along the Belubula River. Showers are forecast for the remainder of Wednesday, which may cause renewed river level rises. Belubula River: Minor flooding is possible at Canowindra US from early Thursday morning. The Belubula River at Canowindra US peaked at 2.58 m around 09:45 pm Tuesday, below the minor flood level (2.60 m). The river is currently at 2.15 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Belubula River at Canowindra US may reach around the minor flood level (2.60 m) early Thursday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 13 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Belubula River at The Needles,1.20,steady,9:45 am Wed 12/08/26 Belubula River at Canowindra US,2.15,steady,9:45 am Wed 12/08/26 Mandagery Creek at Toogong,1.04,steady,9:45 am Wed 12/08/26 Mandagery Creek at Eugowra (Smithfield),2.26,falling,10:00 am Wed 12/08/26 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.