Minor Flood Warning For The Murrumbidgee River
30 NOVEMBER 2021 10:42 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Murrumbidgee River
Issued at 10:42 AM EDT on Tuesday 30 November 2021
Flood Watch Number: 9
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NARRANDERA AND DARLINGTON POINT
Recent rainfall has caused river level rises along the Murrumbidgee River with minor flooding occurring at Narrandera and Darlington Point. Levels at Darlington Point peaked on Monday, levels at Narrandera are peaking as of Tuesday morning.
Renewed river level rises have been observed along the Murrumbidgee River upstream at Gundagai and Wagga Wagga. These are expected to cause further renewed rises at downstream locations.
Carrathool is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Predictions for downstream locations including Hay Town will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.
Murrumbidgee River downstream of Wagga Wagga to Narrandera:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River downstream of Wagga Wagga to Narrandera.
The Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera is currently peaking around the minor flood level of 6.70 metres.
Murrumbidgee River downstream of Narrandera to Darlington Point:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River downstream of Narrandera at Darlington Point.
The Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point peaked at 5.78 metres around 2:00 pm Monday 29 November and is currently at 5.76 metres and steady, above the minor flood level of 5.50 metres.
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/southwest.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 12:00 pm EDT on Wednesday 01 December 2021.
Latest River Heights:
Tumut River at Tumut,0.78,Steady,10:30 AM TUE 30/11/21
Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai,5.57,Rising,10:30 AM TUE 30/11/21
Murrumbidgee River at Eringoarrah,6.57,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/11/21
Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga,6.00,Rising,10:30 AM TUE 30/11/21
Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera,6.72,Steady,10:15 AM TUE 30/11/21
Murrumbidgee River at Gogeldrie Weir,6.06,Steady,05:02 AM TUE 30/11/21
Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point,5.76,Steady,10:30 AM TUE 30/11/21
Murrumbidgee River at Hay Weir Downstream,6.84,Steady,05:02 AM TUE 30/11/21
Murrumbidgee River at Maude Weir Downstream,6.02,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/11/21
Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir,5.70,Steady,05:02 AM TUE 30/11/21
Murrumbidgee River at Balranald Weir Downstream,5.80,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/11/21
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.
