Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
23 APRIL 2025 12:29 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:29 PM EST on Wednesday 23 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 19
MODERATE FLOODING AROUND A PEAK AT FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARRINGUN AND ENNGONIA WITH RIVER LEVELS SLOWLY FALLING
Floodwaters from the Warrego River in Queensland have caused moderate flooding along the Warrego River at Barringun, Enngonia and Fords Bridge. An extended flood peak is now around Fords Bridge, where prolonged moderate flooding may continue into next week.
Warrego River (NSW):
Minor to moderate flooding is continuing along the Warrego River (NSW).
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 is currently at 2.95 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level (2.80 m).
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.80 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
The Warrego River at Enngonia was last observed at 2.49 metres and falling slowly at around 09:00 am Tuesday, just below the moderate flood level (2.50 m).
The Warrego River at Enngonia may remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) into the weekend.
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 3.05 metres and steady around a peak, above the moderate flood level (2.30 m).
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is likely to remain around the current level during the remainder of Wednesday, then begin falling slowly. The river level may remain above the moderate flood level (2.30 m) into next 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 11:00 am EST on Friday 25 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,2.95,Falling,12:00 PM WED 23/04/25
Warrego River at Enngonia,2.49,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 22/04/25
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,3.05,Steady,12:00 PM WED 23/04/25
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.
