Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Peel And Namoi Rivers
Issued at 05:52 PM AEST on Saturday 02 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT TAMWORTH FROM LATE SATURDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed in the catchment of the Peel River during Saturday. River level rises are occurring along the upper reaches of the Peel River and its tributaries, with levels at Tamworth currently near the minor flood level (3.0 metres). The Peel River at Tamworth is expected to exceed the moderate flood level late Saturday evening, with further rises likely overnight due to forecast rainfall.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is current for the Mid North Coast and Hunter Districts.

Peel River:
Moderate flooding is expected along the Peel River at Tamworth.
The Peel River at Tamworth is currently at 3.13 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Peel River at Tamworth is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.20 m) Saturday evening. The river may reach around 5.30 m overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 warning will be issued by 10:00 PM AEST on Saturday 02 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,4.04,rising,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,2.45,rising,5:00 pm Sat 02/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,5.26,rising,5:43 pm Sat 02/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,3.13,rising,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,4.63,rising,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,3.65,rising,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,2.50,rising,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.18,steady,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,4.58,rising,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,5.59,steady,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,3.01,rising,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,3.20,rising,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,3.91,steady,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,4.63,steady,5:30 pm Sat 02/08/25

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.