Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 03:02 PM AEST on Tuesday 26 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 77

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WEE WAA OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BUGILBONE FRIDAY
The flood peak along the Namoi River, resulting from recent rainfall is approaching Wee Waa. A major flood peak is possible at Wee Waa overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further downstream, Bugilbone may reach the moderate flood level during Friday.
Minor flooding is occurring at Goangra, where the river level is falling slowly. Renewed river level rises are expected from Wednesday and will continue at least until early next week.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding is occurring at Goangra. Moderate flooding is occurring at Wee Waa. Moderate flooding possible at Bugilbone and major flooding is possible at Wee Waa.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) is currently at 6.49 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) may peak near the major flood level (6.70 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 3.92 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.90 m) during Thursday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (5.50 m) during Friday.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.97 m and steady, with minor flooding.
Renewed river level rises are expected from Wednesday and are expected to continue at least until early next week. The river level is expected to remain between the minor (5.50 m) and moderate (6.70 m) flood levels over the next few days.

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 10:30 AM AEST on Wednesday 27 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,1.64,steady,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.82,steady,2:00 pm Tue 26/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.63,steady,2:48 pm Tue 26/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,0.74,steady,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,1.76,falling,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.83,steady,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.45,steady,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.15,steady,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,4.11,steady,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,6.05,falling,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,4.21,falling,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),6.49,steady,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,3.92,steady,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.97,steady,2:45 pm Tue 26/08/25

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.