Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
13 MAY 2024 12:09 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:09 PM EST on Monday 13 May 2024
Flood Warning Number: 23
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH
Minor flooding continues at Fords Bridge Bywash as river levels continue to ease. No significant rainfall has been recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Monday across the Warrego River catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Warrego River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Warrego River (NSW) at Fords Bridge Bywash.
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 2.04 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.70 m) until later in the week.
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 15 May 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,1.47,Falling,11:00 AM MON 13/05/24
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,2.04,Falling,11:30 AM MON 13/05/24
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.
