Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw) Issued at 01:14 PM EST on Monday 14 April 2025 Flood Warning Number: 14 (Re-Issued to update the prediction text) MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARRINGUN, ENNGONIA AND FORDS BRIDGE Floodwaters from Queensland have caused moderate flooding along the Warrego River at Barringun, Enngonia and Fords Bridge. An initial flood peak has passed Barringun and is now approaching Enngonia. Upstream in Queensland, a second flood peak has passed Rocky, and likely to cause prolonged flooding along the Warrego River in New South Wales. A major flood warning is current for the Warrego River in Queensland. Warrego River (NSW): Moderate flooding is occurring along the Warrego River (NSW) at Barringun, Enngonia and Fords Bridge. The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 is currently at 4.61 metres and rising slowly, above the moderate flood level (3.80 m). The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 may peak near 4.70 metres during Wednesday, with the moderate flooding. The Warrego River at Enngonia was at 2.55 metres and rising around 08:00 am Monday, above the moderate flood level (2.50 m). The Warrego River at Enngonia may peak around 2.70 metres over the coming weekend, with moderate flooding. Prolonged flooding is likely as floodwaters arrive from upstream. The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 2.47 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (2.30 m). The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash may peak around 2.90 metres later this week, with moderate flooding. Prolonged flooding is likely as floodwaters arrive from upstream. 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/outerwest.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 01:00 pm EST on Wednesday 16 April 2025. Latest River Heights: Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,4.61,Steady,12:00 PM MON 14/04/25 Warrego River at Enngonia,2.55,Steady,08:00 AM MON 14/04/25 Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,2.48,Steady,12:30 PM MON 14/04/25 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.