Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales Minor Flood Warning For The Barwon River Issued at 12:02 PM EDT on Friday 13 December 2024 Flood Warning Number: 13 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BREWARRINA FROM MID-LATE NEXT WEEK AND POSSIBLE AT BOURKE FROM LATE DECEMBER Significant river level rises have been observed along the Barwon River. The main flood peak has passed Walgett and is approaching Boorooma. Minor flooding has eased at Walgett. The flood peak is likely to reach Brewarrina later next week (18-21 December) with minor flooding, and a minor flood peak may reach Bourke in late December. Predictions for Brewarrina and Bourke will be refined as the flood peak moves downstream. Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett: Minor flooding has eased along the Barwon River at Walgett but river levels remain elevated. The Barwon River at Walgett is currently at 10.42 metres and falling slowly, below the minor flood level. The Barwon River at Walgett will remain below the minor flood level (10.50 m). Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina: Minor flooding is likely along the Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina. The Barwon River at Brewarrina is currently at 3.38 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level. The Barwon River at Brewarrina is likely to reach the minor flood level (6.40 m) mid-late next week (18 - 21 December). Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke: Minor flooding may occur along the Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke. The Darling River at Bourke is currently at 5.33 metres and rising, below the minor flood level. The Darling River at Bourke may exceed the minor flood level (9.50 m) during the last week of December. The river level may reach around 10.00 metres at the end of December or early January. 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 02:00 pm EDT on Monday 16 December 2024. Latest River Heights: Barwon River at Eagle Farm,2.33,Steady,11:45 AM FRI 13/12/24 Barwon River at Mungindi,3.36,Steady,11:45 AM FRI 13/12/24 Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,2.73,Steady,11:45 AM FRI 13/12/24 Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.33,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 Barwon River at Walgett,10.42,Falling,11:45 AM FRI 13/12/24 Barwon River at Brewarrina,3.38,Rising,11:45 AM FRI 13/12/24 Darling River at Bourke,5.33,Rising,11:30 AM FRI 13/12/24 Darling River at Louth,2.39,Steady,10:45 AM FRI 13/12/24 Darling River at Tilpa,1.14,Steady,10:15 AM FRI 13/12/24 Darling River at Wilcannia,0.64,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 Darling River at Nelia Gaari,60.22,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 Darling River at Menindee Town,3.52,Steady,11:45 AM FRI 13/12/24 Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.62,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.61,Steady,11:45 AM FRI 13/12/24 Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,1.93,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.57,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 Darling River at Pooncarie,2.46,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.64,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.86,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 Darling River at Burtundy,1.10,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.29,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.95,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 13/12/24 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.