Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 12:53 PM EDT on Wednesday 20 October 2021
Flood Watch Number: 23

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BOOLIGAL. MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT EUABALONG LATE WEDNESDAY
Recent rainfall has caused significant river level rises along the Lachlan River and its tributaries. The main flood peak along the Lachlan River has passed Condobolin and is approaching Euabalong.
Minor flooding is expected along the Lachlan River at Euabalong late Wednesday.
Minor flooding is likely along the Lachlan River at Hillston by the end of October.
Minor flooding continues along the Lachlan River at Booligal.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Jemalong Weir to Euabalong:
Minor flooding is expected along the Lachlan River at Euabalong.
The Lachlan River at Euabalong is expected to peak near the minor flood level (6.40 metres) late Wednesday.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Lachlan River at Booligal. Minor flooding is likely along the Lachlan River at Hillston.
The Lachlan River at Hillston Weir is likely to reach the minor flood level (2.40 metres) by the end of October.

The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir is likely to reach around 2.70 metres in mid-November, with minor flooding.

Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge:
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 01:00 pm EDT on Thursday 21 October 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,1.23,Steady,11:30 AM WED 20/10/21
Lachlan River at Cowra,2.98,Steady,12:00 PM WED 20/10/21
Lachlan River at Nanami,3.35,Steady,12:30 PM WED 20/10/21
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,5.69,Steady,12:00 PM WED 20/10/21
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,1.99,Steady,12:30 PM WED 20/10/21
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,5.74,Falling,11:45 AM WED 20/10/21
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,4.23,Steady,12:00 PM WED 20/10/21
Lachlan River at Euabalong,6.38,Rising,10:57 AM WED 20/10/21
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.36,Steady,12:00 PM WED 20/10/21
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.53,Steady,12:00 PM WED 20/10/21

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 Murray River
Issued at 10:23 AM EDT on Wednesday 20 October 2021
Flood Watch Number: 3

FLOODING IS NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BARHAM
The Murray River at Barham is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.50 metres).

Murray River downstream of Tocumwal to Barham:
No further flooding is expected at Barham.
Murray River at Barham:
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/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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Murray River at Albury,1.73,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Murray River at Corowa,2.81,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Murray River at Yarrowonga Downstream,2.53,Falling,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Murray River at Tocumwal,3.58,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Murray River at Echuca,89.67,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Murray River at Torrumbarry Weir,5.96,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Murray River at Barham,5.37,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Murray River at Swan Hill,3.37,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Murray River at Wakool Junction,6.59,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Murray River at Boundary Bend,5.76,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Murray River at Euston,46.64,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Murray River at Wentworth,29.62,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Edward River at Deniliquin,4.00,Steady,09:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Edward River at Stevens Weir Downstream,4.98,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21
Edward River at Moulamein,3.42,Steady,10:00 AM WED 20/10/21

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.