Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 01:39 PM EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 21

MINOR FLOODING PEAKING AT BOURKE
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LOUTH FROM SATURDAY AND TILPA TOWARDS END OF NEXT WEEK
The main flood peak along the Darling River is now at Bourke, where minor flooding is occurring.
Further downstream at Louth, minor flooding is occurring with flows slowly arriving along the Darling River. Flows from the Warrego River, where a peak is currently around Dicks Dam, may also contribute to levels at Louth over the next week. Moderate flooding is possible from around Saturday at Louth, and a moderate flood peak may occur from about Tuesday to Friday next week.
At Tilpa, minor flooding is occurring, and moderate flooding is possible from about Friday May 9. At Wilcannia, minor flooding is likely from mid May, with higher levels possible.

Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke is currently at 10.63 metres and steady around a peak, above the minor flood level (9.50 m).
The Darling River at Bourke is expected to remain around the current level during the remainder of Wednesday then begin slowly easing. The river level may fall below the minor flood level early next week.

Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa.
The Darling River at Louth is currently at 9.55 metres and rising slowly, above the minor flood level (8.60 m).
The Darling River at Louth may exceed the moderate flood level (10.00 m) around Saturday. The river level may peak around 10.30 metres from about Tuesday May 6 to Friday May 9, with moderate flooding.

The Darling River at Tilpa is currently at 9.09 metres and rising slowly, above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Darling River at Tilpa may exceed the moderate flood level (10.50 m) towards the end of next week from about Friday May 9. The river level may reach around 11.00 metres from about Saturday May 10 to Saturday May 17, with moderate flooding. Peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed.

Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia:
Minor flooding is likely along the Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia.
The Darling River at Wilcannia is currently at 7.74 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Darling River at Wilcannia is likely to reach the minor flood level (9.00 m) around mid May. Higher levels, including moderate flooding, are possible. Predictions will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina:
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/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 Friday 02 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,2.74,Steady,01:15 PM WED 30/04/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.51,Steady,01:15 PM WED 30/04/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,2.22,Steady,01:30 PM WED 30/04/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.03,Steady,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Barwon River at Walgett,4.53,Steady,01:15 PM WED 30/04/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,5.05,Steady,01:30 PM WED 30/04/25
Darling River at Bourke,10.63,Steady,01:30 PM WED 30/04/25
Darling River at Louth,9.55,Rising,12:45 PM WED 30/04/25
Darling River at Tilpa,9.09,Rising,12:15 PM WED 30/04/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,7.74,Rising,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,62.46,Steady,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Town,4.00,Falling,01:15 PM WED 30/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,2.05,Steady,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.57,Steady,01:15 PM WED 30/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,3.31,Steady,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.39,Steady,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.85,Steady,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.63,Steady,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.77,Steady,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Darling River at Burtundy,1.71,Steady,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.18,Steady,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.80,Steady,01:00 PM WED 30/04/25

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.