Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Northern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts

Issued at 10:02 PM EST on Thursday 03 July 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and southwesterly winds are expected during tonight and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Northern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Friday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Minor Flood Warning For The Peel River
Issued at 02:06 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT TAMWORTH
The Peel River at Tamworth peaked above the minor flood level during Thursday morning and have fallen below the minor flood level. River levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Peel River:
River level at Tamworth has fallen below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is currently at 2.90 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

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:
Peel River at Piallamore,3.522,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.592,falling,1:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,11:48 am Thu 03/07/25
Peel River at Tamworth,2.801,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Peel River at Carrol Gap,3.648,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,1.085,rising,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,1.008,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,0.681,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,0.904,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,1.496,steady,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Goangra,2.423,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25

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.