Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Peel River
Issued at 08:15 PM AEST on Friday 01 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT TAMWORTH
A below minor peak was observed on Thursday evening at Tamworth. Further heavy rain is forecast during Saturday with renewed river level rises likely above the minor flood level. Higher levels are possible depending on rain falling on Saturday.
Further flood warnings will be issued as rainfall forecasts and observations are updated.
A Flood Watch remains current for NSW, including the Peel and Namoi Rivers.

Peel River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Peel River at Tamworth.
The Peel River at Tamworth is currently at 1.57 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is likely to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday morning. Renewed river level rises are likely to reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) Saturday afternoon. 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 AM AEST on Saturday 02 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,2.52,steady,7:45 pm Fri 01/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.28,steady,7:00 pm Fri 01/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,5:48 pm Fri 01/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,1.57,falling,7:45 pm Fri 01/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,2.45,falling,8:00 pm Fri 01/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,2.34,steady,8:00 pm Fri 01/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.59,steady,7:45 pm Fri 01/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.10,steady,7:45 pm Fri 01/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,4.34,falling,7:45 pm Fri 01/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,4.70,rising,8:00 pm Fri 01/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,2.31,steady,8:00 pm Fri 01/08/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,2.93,falling,7:45 pm Fri 01/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,3.62,steady,7:45 pm Fri 01/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,4.43,steady,8:00 pm Fri 01/08/25

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.