Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Minor Flood Warning For The Peel River
Issued at 02:06 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT TAMWORTH
The Peel River at Tamworth peaked above the minor flood level during Thursday morning and have fallen below the minor flood level. River levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Peel River:
River level at Tamworth has fallen below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is currently at 2.90 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,3.522,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.592,falling,1:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,11:48 am Thu 03/07/25
Peel River at Tamworth,2.801,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Peel River at Carrol Gap,3.648,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,1.085,rising,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,1.008,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,0.681,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,0.904,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,1.496,steady,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Goangra,2.423,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
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.
Forecast
Sapphire (29.689°S, 151.3372°E, 740m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to around 1 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
Forecast for Sapphire (29.689°S, 151.3372°E, 740m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 0° 1° 6° 3° -1° 0° 1° Maximum 16° 19° 18° 14° 15° 17° 14° Chance of rain 5% 50% 90% 5% 5% 5% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate No Rating Moderate - - - Frost risk High High Nil Moderate Severe High High 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 5
(km/h)7
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(km/h)16
(km/h)14
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(km/h)17
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(km/h)11
(km/h)5
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(km/h)22
(km/h)Wind direction S SW E NNE NNE N W W SE WNW N NW NW WNW Relative humidity 83% 52% 67% 41% 89% 73% 80% 51% 79% 49% 71% 43% 68% 47% Dew point 4°C 6°C 3°C 4°C 11°C 12°C 5°C 3°C 3°C 3°C 2°C 3°C 1°C 2°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Sapphire (29.689°S, 151.3372°E, 740m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:25am EST 6:52am EST 5:08pm EST 5:34pm EST 12:10pm EST 12:45am EST 
Waxing gibbous
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Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
