Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 10:55 AM EST on Saturday 27 July 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOOLIGAL FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
River levels are slowing rising along the Lachlan River at Booligal Weir, where minor flooding may occur from early next week.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding may occur along the Lower Lachlan River at Booligal Weir.
The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir is currently at 2.35 metres and slowly rising, just below the minor flood level (2.40 m).
The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir may reach the minor flood level (2.40 m) from early next week, as upstream peaks continue to arrive.

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 10:00 am EST on Monday 29 July 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,1.31,Steady,10:30 AM SAT 27/07/24
Lachlan River at Cowra,3.14,Steady,09:45 AM SAT 27/07/24
Lachlan River at Nanami,4.21,Rising,09:45 AM SAT 27/07/24
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,4.84,Steady,09:45 AM SAT 27/07/24
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,1.47,Steady,09:45 AM SAT 27/07/24
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,4.48,Steady,09:45 AM SAT 27/07/24
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,3.27,Steady,09:45 AM SAT 27/07/24
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,1.88,Steady,09:45 AM SAT 27/07/24
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.35,Steady,09:45 AM SAT 27/07/24

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.