Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Initial Flood Watch For The Upper Macintyre River
Issued at 04:50 PM EDT on Monday 06 December 2021
Flood Watch Number: 1
RENEWED FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR THE UPPER MACINTYRE RIVER

Flood warnings are current for New South Wales Inland catchments from the Gwydir to the Lachlan Rivers.
Renewed river level rises and flooding is possible from Wednesday across the Upper Macintyre River from rainfall associated with a deepening trough extending across western Queensland into Inland New South Wales.
Catchments are wet following persistent and recurring rainfall in recent weeks.
Flood Warnings are current for the following catchments: Gwydir, Namoi, Macquarie, Bogan, Lachlan, Murrumbidgee, Warrego, Paroo, Barwon, Macintyre and Weir Rivers.
The weather system is expected to cause flooding for the catchments listed from Wednesday. Flood classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Additional catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Macintyre River

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service.
Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EDT on Tuesday 07 December 2021.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Gwydir River
Issued at 04:28 PM EDT on Monday 06 December 2021
Flood Watch Number: 43

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT YARRAMAN
RENEWED FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GRAVESEND AND PALLAMALLAWA LATER THIS WEEK
Spills from Copeton Dam combined with tributary flows have resulted in renewed river rises in the Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam where minor flooding continues at Yarraman. Yarraman will likely fall below the minor flood level (4.00 metres) on Monday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast from Tuesday for the Gwydir River Catchment which is already wet from recent rainfall. Renewed river level rises and flooding is possible along the Gwydir River from Wednesday this week. The Bureau is closely monitoring the situation and will issue warning updates if and when required.

Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Gwydir River at Yarraman.
The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge peaked at 5.85 metres around 03:00 am Sunday 05 December and is currently at 4.40 metres and falling, 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/northwest.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 10:30 am EDT on Tuesday 07 December 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Gwydir River at Bundarra,2.20,Steady,04:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Halls Creek at Bingara,0.50,Falling,04:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Horton River at Rider,1.05,Steady,04:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge,4.46,Falling,04:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Gwydir River at Pallamallawa,3.99,Falling,04:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge,4.11,Falling,04:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Mehi River at Moree,2.59,Steady,03:45 PM MON 06/12/21

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 Barwon River
Issued at 02:51 PM EDT on Monday 06 December 2021
Flood Watch Number: 10

(Re-issue to correct Mogil Mogil flood classification)
MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT MUNGINDI FROM MONDAY EVENING
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MOGIl MOGIL NEXT TUESDAY
Flood waters from the Weir River combined with flood waters from the Macintyre River, are expected to cause major flooding along the Barwon River at Mungindi from this evening and the river level to peak during Thursday at a level similar to the January 2011 flood.
Flood waters from the Namoi River will cause the Barwon River at Walgett to peak this weekend.
Predictions for Brewarrina and downstream locations will be provided once the upstream peaks are observed.
A Major Flood Warning is current for the Macintyre and Weir Rivers.

Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Major flooding is expected along the Barwon River at Mungindi. Minor flooding expected at Mogil Mogil and Collarenebri with major flooding possible at Mogil Mogil.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is expected to exceed the major flood level (7.20 m) Monday evening. The river level may peak near 7.70 metres during Thursday with major flooding.

The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) during Saturday. The river level may reach the major flood level (8.30 m) during Tuesday 14 December. (There is no moderate flood level defined for Mogil Mogil.)

The Barwon River at Collarenebri is expected to exceed the minor flood level (5.80 m) during Tuesday 14 December. The river level may reach around 6.50 metres during Friday 17 December with minor flooding.

Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett:
Minor flooding is expected along the Barwon River at Walgett.
The Barwon River at Walgett is expected to exceed the minor flood level (10.50 m) during Thursday. The river level may reach around 11.80 metres during Sunday 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/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 03:00 pm EDT on Tuesday 07 December 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,7.02,Rising,02:15 PM MON 06/12/21
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,6.35,Rising,02:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Barwon River at Collarenebri,3.73,Rising,01:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Barwon River at Walgett,9.57,Rising,01:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Barwon River at Brewarrina,3.61,Rising,12:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Darling River at Bourke,6.68,Rising,12:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Darling River at Louth,5.58,Rising,01:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Darling River at Tilpa,5.07,Rising,01:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Darling River at Wilcannia,3.76,Rising,02:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Darling River at Menindee Town,5.25,Rising,01:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,2.90,Rising,02:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Darling River at Pooncarie,3.05,Rising,02:00 PM MON 06/12/21
Darling River at Burtundy,1.79,Rising,02:30 PM MON 06/12/21

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

Moderate To Major Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 09:56 AM EDT on Monday 06 December 2021
Flood Watch Number: 64

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WEE WAA, BUGILBONE AND GOANGRA
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GOANGRA FROM LATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) peaked on Monday 29 November with major flooding, falling below the major flood level (6.70 metres) around 11:00pm Sunday. Moderate flooding continues at Wee Waa (Glencoe) and is expected to fall below the moderate flood level (6.40 metres) around midday Monday.
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Bugilbone where river levels peaked on Saturday.
The flood peak is now travelling towards Goangra, where moderate flooding is occurring. Major flooding is possible later this week at Goangra.

Namoi River:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Wee Waa (Glencoe), Bugilbone and Goangra. Major flooding is possible at Goangra.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri peaked at 7.55 metres around 05:00 am Monday 29 November with major flooding and is currently at 4.54 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.

The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) peaked near 7.56 metres at 10:00 pm Monday 29 November and is currently at 6.47 metres and falling with moderate flooding.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone peaked at 6.49 metres around 09:00 am Saturday 4 December and is currently at 6.33 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.

The Namoi River at Goangra may reach the major flood level (7.80 m) late Wednesday afternoon.

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/northwest.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 Tuesday 07 December 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,0.93,Steady,09:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Peel River at Piallamore,1.71,Steady,08:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.67,Falling,09:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Peel River at Tamworth Road Bridge,0.65,Falling,09:53 AM MON 06/12/21
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.59,Falling,09:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Namoi River at Manilla,1.58,Falling,09:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.27,Falling,09:30 AM MON 06/12/21
Namoi River at Gunnedah,3.98,Steady,09:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.75,Falling,09:30 AM MON 06/12/21
Namoi River at Boggabri,4.85,Falling,09:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,3.27,Falling,09:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),6.46,Falling,09:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Namoi River at Bugilbone,6.33,Steady,09:00 AM MON 06/12/21
Namoi River at Goangra,6.72,Rising,04:15 AM MON 06/12/21

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

Final Flood Warning For The Upper Macintyre River
Issued at 08:45 AM EDT on Monday 06 December 2021
Flood Watch Number: 5

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT ASHFORD WITH RENEWED RISES POSSIBLE LATER THIS WEEK
The Severn River at Ashford peaked with minor flooding on Saturday evening and currently is below the minor flood level (2.20 metres) and falling.
Further rainfall is forecast for the Upper Macintyre Catchment this week which is already very wet from recent rainfall. Renewed river level rises are possible along the upstream tributaries of Severn River at Ashford from mid this week.

Severn River:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Severn River at Ashford.
The Severn River at Ashford peaked at 2.39 metres around 09:30 pm Saturday 4 December and is currently at 1.58 metres and falling.

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/northwest.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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Frasers Creek at Westholme,0.69,Steady,08:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Severn River at Ashford,1.58,Falling,08:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Macintyre River at Inverell (Middle Creek),0.90,Steady,08:15 AM MON 06/12/21
Macintyre River at Wallangra,1.38,Falling,08:00 AM MON 06/12/21
Macintyre River at Yetman Bridge,2.74,Falling,08:15 AM MON 06/12/21

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.