Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Moderate Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 12:21 PM EST on Monday 22 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 11
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT MUNGINDI
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barwon River at Mungindi as floodwaters which have arrived from the Weir River (QLD) and Macintyre River.
The flood peak along the Barwon River has passed Mungindi where moderate flooding is easing. This peak, combined with floodwaters from the Macintyre River, may cause prolonged elevated river levels downstream of Mungindi for the coming days.
A minor flood warning is current for the Weir River (QLD).
Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barwon River at Mungindi.
The Barwon River at Mungindi peaked at 6.96 metres around 03:00 am Saturday 20 April and is currently at 6.77 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (6.70 m).
The Barwon River at Mungindi may fall below the moderate flood level (6.70 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The Barwon River at Mogil Mogil is currently steady around a peak of 7.15 metres, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
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 Wednesday 24 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,6.77,Falling,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,7.15,Steady,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,4.42,Steady,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Barwon River at Walgett,7.58,Rising,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.64,Rising,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Darling River at Bourke,4.35,Steady,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Darling River at Louth,2.01,Steady,11:45 AM MON 22/04/24
Darling River at Tilpa,1.03,Steady,11:45 AM MON 22/04/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.75,Steady,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.34,Steady,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.45,Steady,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,1.99,Steady,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Darling River at Burtundy,0.85,Steady,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
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.
Forecast
Bakers Swamp (32.7789°S, 148.9233°E, 423m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming W/SW 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then tending S/SW in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 28.
Forecast for Bakers Swamp (32.7789°S, 148.9233°E, 423m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 13° 7° 6° 8° 11° 11° 11° Maximum 21° 18° 19° 20° 21° 21° 20° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 30% 10% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 11
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Sunrise / Sunset for Bakers Swamp (32.7789°S, 148.9233°E, 423m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:07am EST 6:32am EST 5:32pm EST 5:57pm EST 5:32pm EST 6:30am EST 
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