Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 08:28 AM EST on Monday 23 May 2022
Flood Watch Number: 7
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOOLIGAL FROM TUESDAY
Recent rainfall along the Lachlan River catchment, combined with earlier flood peaks, have the potential to cause minor flooding at Booligal from Tuesday.
Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding is possible along Lachlan River at Booligal.
The Lachlan River at Booligal may peak near the minor flood level (2.40 metres) during Tuesday.
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 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 25 May 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,0.86,Falling,07:30 AM MON 23/05/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,2.19,Steady,08:00 AM MON 23/05/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,2.07,Steady,08:00 AM MON 23/05/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,3.55,Steady,08:00 AM MON 23/05/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,1.02,Steady,08:00 AM MON 23/05/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,3.47,Steady,07:45 AM MON 23/05/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,3.09,Steady,08:00 AM MON 23/05/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,1.52,Falling,08:00 AM MON 23/05/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.30,Rising,08:00 AM MON 23/05/22
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.
Forecast
Griffith (34.289°S, 146.0437°E, 128m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the W at night. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming NE 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
Forecast for Griffith (34.289°S, 146.0437°E, 128m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 8° 10° 10° 9° 5° 8° 7° Maximum 20° 20° 20° 18° 17° 14° 15° Chance of rain 60% 80% 70% 20% 80% 90% 90% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Low - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Slight Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 16
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(km/h)Wind direction ENE ENE NE N NNE WSW WSW WSW NNW NNW N NW WNW W Relative humidity 86% 61% 90% 67% 99% 73% 97% 62% 91% 58% 87% 66% 90% 68% Dew point 10°C 12°C 12°C 13°C 14°C 14°C 12°C 10°C 9°C 8°C 8°C 7°C 9°C 8°C -
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Griffith (34.289°S, 146.0437°E, 128m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:41am EST 7:08am EST 5:17pm EST 5:44pm EST 1:48am EST 2:30pm EST 
Waning crescent
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