Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 10:36 PM EDT on Thursday 26 March 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers, and southerly winds are expected during Thursday night and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include the Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands and Upper Western forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Friday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Culgoa, Birrie, Bokhara And Narran Rivers
Issued at 02:09 PM AEDT on Wednesday 25 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BRENDA, GOODOOGA AND ANGLEDOOL FROM THE WEEKEND
Upstream along the Lower Balonne River the main flood peak is approaching Dirranbandi. This flood water will move down through the Culgoa, Birrie, Bokhara, and Narran river systems with river level rises possible over the next few days. Minor flooding is possible from this weekend.
Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive and predictions will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
A Flood Warning is current for the Balonne River Minor and Bokhara River in Queensland

Culgoa River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Culgoa River.
The Culgoa River at Brenda is currently at 2.66 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Culgoa River at Brenda may exceed the minor flood level (4.90 m) from Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Birrie River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Birrie River.
The Birrie River at Goodooga is currently at 0.42 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Birrie River at Goodooga may exceed the minor flood level (3.20 m) from Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Bokhara River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bokhara River.
The Bokhara River at Goodooga is currently at 1.12 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bokhara River at Goodooga may exceed the minor flood level (2.70 m) from Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Narran River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Narran River.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is currently at 2.83 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 may reach around the minor flood level (3.30 m) from Saturday.

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 04:00 PM AEDT on Friday 27 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Narran River at New Angledool No 2,2.83,rising,1:45 pm Wed 25/03/26
Bokhara River at Goodooga,1.12,steady,1:30 pm Wed 25/03/26
Birrie River at Goodooga,0.42,steady,1:45 pm Wed 25/03/26
Bokhara River at Goodwins,-0.83,steady,1:00 pm Wed 25/03/26
Culgoa River at Brenda,2.66,steady,1:45 pm Wed 25/03/26
Culgoa River at Weilmoringle,1.15,steady,1:45 pm Wed 25/03/26
Culgoa River at Collerina (Kenebree),0.15,steady,1:45 pm Wed 25/03/26

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.