Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Initial Flood Watch For The Orara, Parts Of Mid North Coast, Hunter And Peel-Namoi Catchments
Issued at 11:17 AM AEST on Thursday 31 July 2025
Flood Watch Number: 1
MINOR TO ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Orara River
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers
Macleay River
Hastings River
Manning and Gloucester Rivers
Myall River
Goulburn and Upper Hunter Rivers
Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River
Paterson and Williams Rivers
Newcastle Area
Peel River
Namoi River

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 01 August 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Macintyre River
Issued at 09:42 AM AEST on Thursday 31 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING HAS NOW EASED AT GOONDIWINDI
Minor flooding has now eased at Goondiwindi with no flooding expected downstream.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Macintyre River downstream of Holdfast:
No further flooding is expected along the Macintyre River.
The Macintyre River at Goondiwindi is currently at 3.61 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Macintyre River at Goondiwindi will remain below the minor flood level (4.00 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.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
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:
Severn River at Ashford,0.91,steady,9:15 am Thu 31/07/25
Quart Pot Creek at Stanthorpe,0.83,steady,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Dumaresq River at Bonshaw,3.28,steady,9:15 am Thu 31/07/25
Dumaresq River at Texas,1.91,steady,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Macintyre Brook at Barongarook,1.26,steady,9:18 am Thu 31/07/25
Macintyre Brook at Coolmunda Dam HG,-0.71,steady,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Macintyre Brook at Inglewood Bridge,1.25,steady,6:55 am Thu 31/07/25
Macintyre Brook at Booba Sands,1.29,steady,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Dumaresq River at Bengalla,1.67,steady,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Macintyre River at New Kildonan,1.90,steady,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Macintyre River at Boggabilla,3.08,falling,9:15 am Thu 31/07/25
Macintyre River at Goondiwindi,3.61,falling,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Callandoon Branch at Oonavale,5.18,falling,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Macintyre River at Terrewah,5.68,steady,9:15 am Thu 31/07/25
Weir River at Retreat Bridge,1.55,steady,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Weir River at Gunn Bridge (DNRM),0.36,steady,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Yarrill Creek at Medpark Bridge,0.88,steady,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Weir River at Giddi Giddi South,0.65,steady,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Weir River at Jericho,1.30,steady,9:00 am Thu 31/07/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.54,steady,9:15 am Thu 31/07/25

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.