Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Barwon And Darling Rivers
14 APRIL 2021 12:37 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Barwon And Darling Rivers
Issued at 12:37 PM EST on Wednesday 14 April 2021
Flood Watch Number: 19
MINIOR FLOOD PEAK IS EXPECTED AT BREWARRINA THIS WEEK
River levels along the Barwon River at Geera peaked at 12.69 metres around midday Tuesday, the flood peak is now approaching Brewarrina which is expected to peak near 6.80 metres on Thursday, with minor flooding.
Along the Darling River, minor flooding is expected at Bourke later this week and moderate flooding may occur at Louth in late April and at Tilpa in early May.
Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
No further flooding is expected at Mogil Mogil and Collarenebri
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil fell below the minor flood level (7.50 metres) on Tuesday night.
The Barwon River at Collarenebri fell below the minor flood level (5.80 metres) Tuesday night
Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett.
The Barwon River at Walgett is currently at 11.07 metres and falling with minor flooding.
Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina.
The Barwon River at Brewarrina is currently at 6.50 metres and rising with minor flooding.
The Barwon River at Brewarrina is expected to peak near 6.80 metres during Thursday, with minor flooding.
Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding is expected along the Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke is expected to exceed the minor flood level (9.50 m) during Saturday. The river level may reach around 10.80 metres during Thursday 22 April with minor flooding. Predictions will be updated once upstream peaks are observed.
Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa.
The Darling River at Louth may reach around 10.40 metres later this month with moderate flooding. Predictions will be updated once upstream peaks are observed.
The Darling River at Tilpa may reach around 11.00 metres early May with moderate flooding. Predictions will be updated once upstream peaks are observed.
Barwon River at Mungindi:
Cancellation
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 EST on Thursday 15 April 2021.
Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,4.33,Falling,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,7.41,Falling,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Barwon River at Collarenebri,5.66,Falling,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Barwon River at Walgett,11.07,Falling,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Barwon River at Brewarrina,6.50,Rising,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Darling River at Bourke,8.58,Rising,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Darling River at Louth,7.12,Rising,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Darling River at Tilpa,6.48,Rising,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Darling River at Wilcannia,4.81,Rising,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.30,Steady,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.41,Steady,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Darling River at Pooncarie,1.77,Steady,11:00 AM WED 14/04/21
Darling River at Burtundy,0.76,Steady,11:30 AM WED 14/04/21
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.
