Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Murrumbidgee River
Issued at 11:53 AM EDT on Wednesday 08 December 2021
Flood Watch Number: 19

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NARRANDERA, DARLINGTON POINT AND HAY TOWN
A minor flood peak was observed at Narrandera last Thursday. Minor flooding is slowly easing at Narrandera.
Minor flooding is also occurring along the Murrumbidgee at Darlington Point and Hay Town.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Wagga Wagga to Narrandera:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera.
The Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera is currently at 6.74 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Narrandera to Darlington Point:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point.
The Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point is currently peaking around 6.01 metres, with minor flooding.

Murrumbidgee River downstream of Darlington Point to Balranald Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Hay Town.
The Murrumbidgee River at Hay Town was last observed at 6.58 metres and rising at 12:05 pm on Tuesday 7 December. The river level at Hay Town is expected to currently be above the minor flood level of 6.50 metres and rising slowly.
The Murrumbidgee River at Hay Town is likely to reach around 7.00 metres in mid-December, with minor flooding.

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 Thursday 09 December 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Tumut River at Tumut,1.27,Steady,11:15 AM WED 08/12/21
Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai,4.49,Steady,10:30 AM WED 08/12/21
Murrumbidgee River at Eringoarrah,5.28,Steady,10:00 AM WED 08/12/21
Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga,3.97,Steady,10:30 AM WED 08/12/21
Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera,6.74,Falling,10:30 AM WED 08/12/21
Murrumbidgee River at Gogeldrie Weir,6.34,Steady,10:47 AM WED 08/12/21
Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point,6.01,Steady,10:30 AM WED 08/12/21
Murrumbidgee River at Hay Town,6.58,Rising,12:05 PM TUE 07/12/21
Murrumbidgee River at Hay Weir Downstream,7.91,Steady,10:47 AM WED 08/12/21
Murrumbidgee River at Maude Weir Downstream,6.54,Steady,10:00 AM WED 08/12/21
Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir,5.74,Steady,10:47 AM WED 08/12/21
Murrumbidgee River at Balranald Weir Downstream,5.71,Steady,10:30 AM WED 08/12/21

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 09:57 AM EDT on Wednesday 08 December 2021
Flood Watch Number: 97

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT EUABALONG AND MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT CONDOBOLIN
The main flood peak along the Lachlan River is currently arriving at Euabalong where major flooding is occurring.
Moderate flooding is occurring at Condobolin where river levels peaked on Tuesday 30 November.
Hillston and Booligal are currently below the minor flood level. Renewed rises to the minor level are likely. Predictions for these locations will be made once upstream peaks have been observed..
Rain is forecast across eastern New South Wales for the rest of the week, this rainfall may cause renewed flooding along the Lachlan River. The situation is being closely monitored and revised prediction will be provided if necessary.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Jemalong Weir to Euabalong:
Major flooding is occurring at Euabalong and Moderate flooding is occurring at Condobolin.
The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge peaked near 6.53 metres on Tuesday 30 November and is currently at 6.33 metres and falling slowly with moderate flooding.

The Lachlan River at Euabalong is currently at 6.80 metres and peaking with major flooding.
The Lachlan River at Euabalong is expected to remain around the major flood level (6.80 metres) during Wednesday before receding.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is possible at Hillston and Booligal.
The Lachlan River at Hillston fell below the minor flood level Sunday 5 December.
Renewed rises to the minor flood level are possible at Hillston from Thursday.

The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir may reach the minor flood level (2.40 m) during Friday.

Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream:
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/centralwest.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 10:00 am EDT on Thursday 09 December 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,0.94,Steady,08:30 AM WED 08/12/21
Lachlan River at Cowra,2.86,Steady,09:00 AM WED 08/12/21
Lachlan River at Nanami,4.39,Steady,09:00 AM WED 08/12/21
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,5.72,Rising,09:00 AM WED 08/12/21
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,1.96,Rising,09:00 AM WED 08/12/21
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,6.94,Falling,08:45 AM WED 08/12/21
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,6.33,Falling,09:00 AM WED 08/12/21
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.38,Steady,09:00 AM WED 08/12/21
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.26,Steady,09:00 AM WED 08/12/21

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.