Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Narran River
Issued at 12:32 PM EST on Saturday 20 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ANGLEDOOL DURING SATURDAY, MAY PEAK EARLY NEXT WEEK
Floodwaters from the Culgoa and Balonne Rivers in Queensland are moving into New South Wales. Minor flooding is occurring along the Narran River at Angledool during Saturday and may peak early next week.
No significant rainfall has been observed since last Thursday and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Narran River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Narran River.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is currently at 3.31 metres and steady, just above the minor flood level.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) well into next week. The river level may peak near 3.40 metres early next week, with minor flooding.
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 01:00 pm EST on Sunday 21 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Culgoa River at Brenda,4.00,Steady,12:30 PM SAT 20/04/24
Culgoa River at Weilmoringle,3.71,Steady,12:15 PM SAT 20/04/24
Culgoa River at Kenebree,3.65,Steady,12:15 PM SAT 20/04/24
Birrie River at Goodooga,1.36,Steady,12:30 PM SAT 20/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodooga,2.27,Steady,12:15 PM SAT 20/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodwins,0.06,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 20/04/24
Narran River at New Angledool No 2,3.32,Steady,12:15 PM SAT 20/04/24
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.
Forecast
Lightning Ridge (29.4278°S, 147.979°E, 148m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Sunny. Winds SE 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
Forecast for Lightning Ridge (29.4278°S, 147.979°E, 148m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary Minimum 15° 14° 14° 16° 15° 12° 12° Maximum 25° 25° 26° 26° 23° 22° 24° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 10% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High High High High High High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 21
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Sunrise / Sunset for Lightning Ridge (29.4278°S, 147.979°E, 148m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:04am EST 6:28am EST 5:40pm EST 6:05pm EST 4:16pm EST 3:46am EST Waxing gibbous Full moon Apr 24 Last quarter May 01 New moon May 08 First quarter May 15 -
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