Warnings

Final Flood Warning For The Barwon River Fri 22 Aug 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Final Flood Warning For The Barwon River 
Issued at 12:08 PM AEST on Friday 22 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 9

 MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT WALGETT
 A Moderate Flood Warning is current for the Namoi River at Gunnedah. The flood peak is approaching Walgett on the Barwon River with river levels likely to peak below the minor flood level (10.50 m).

Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett:
Minor flooding is no longer expected at Walgett.
The Barwon River at Walgett is currently at 9.87 m, below the minor flood level, and approaching a peak.
The Barwon River at Walgett is likely to peak below the minor flood level (10.50 m) Friday afternoon. 

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
 Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
 Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
 Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
 For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,3.49,steady,11:45 am Fri 22/08/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.71,steady,11:45 am Fri 22/08/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,2.68,steady,12:00 pm Fri 22/08/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.18,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Barwon River at Walgett,9.88,steady,11:45 am Fri 22/08/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,3.08,steady,12:00 pm Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Bourke,5.28,steady,12:00 pm Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Louth,4.27,steady,10:45 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Tilpa,4.07,steady,10:45 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,2.69,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,61.40,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Menindee,4.33,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Channel Outlet At Lake Cawndilla,53.31,steady,11:45 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Great Darling Anabranch At Offtake,4.02,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Great Darling Anabranch At Wycot,0.26,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,2.24,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Darling Anabranch D/S Dam,1.06,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Darling Anabranch U/S Dam,-0.13,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,3.19,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Burtundy,2.13,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Great Darling Anabranch Bulpunga,0.34,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25
Darling River at Great Darling Anabranch Tara Downs,0.13,steady,11:00 am Fri 22/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.