Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Macquarie And Bell Rivers
Issued at 10:11 PM EST on Monday 04 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 9

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WARREN WEDNESDAY
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NARROMINE TUESDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG AT DUBBO, WELLINGTON AND NARROMINE
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Friday has caused minor to moderate flooding across the Bell and Macquarie River catchments.
A moderate flood peak was observed along the Bell River at Wellington overnight Sunday into Monday. Wellington (Bell river) fell below the moderate flood level (5.90 metres) early Monday morning. A minor flood peak was also observed along the Macquarie river at Wellington Bridge overnight Sunday into Monday. Minor flooding continues along the Bell River at Wellington.
The main flood peak of this event is currently passing though Dubbo, with minor flooding.
River level rises have been observed at Baroona and minor flooding is occurring at Narromine.
A peak around the Major flood level is possible along the Macquarie River at Warren Town Wednesday.

Bell River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Bell River at Wellington.
The Bell River at Wellington peaked at 6.46 metres around 01:45 am Monday and fell below the moderate flood level (5.90 metres) around 8:00am Monday. Wellington is currently at 4.16 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding.

Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Dubbo and Narromine. A flood peak around the major flood level is possible at Warren.
The Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge peaked at 5.74 metres around 04:00 am Monday with minor flooding. Wellington Bridge fell below the minor flood level (4.0 m) Monday late afternoon and is currently at 3.65 metres and falling.

The Macquarie River at Dubbo peaked at 6.94 metres around 04:15 pm Monday and is currently at 6.73 metres and falling slowly with minor flooding.

The Macquarie River at Narromine may peak near the moderate flood level (9.1 m) Tuesday morning.

The Macquarie River at Warren is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) early Tuesday morning, is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (8.50 m) Tuesday evening and may peak around the major flood level (9.00 m) during Wednesday.

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/centralwest.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 10:00 am EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.66,Steady,09:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Bell River at Neurea,2.26,Falling,09:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Bell River at Wellington,4.16,Falling,09:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,3.65,Falling,09:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,6.73,Falling,09:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,8.53,Rising,09:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Macquarie River at Narromine,6.60,Rising,04:37 PM MON 04/07/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,5.59,Rising,09:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Macquarie River at Warren Weir,2.44,Steady,09:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Macquarie River at Warren Town,5.62,Steady,09:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,2.66,Steady,09:00 PM MON 04/07/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Major Flood Warning For Wollombi Brook And The Lower Hunter River
Issued at 10:07 PM EST on Monday 04 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 5

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BULGA, WITH MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED AT WOLLOMBI MONDAY NIGHT
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MAITLAND AND POSSIBLE AT SINGLETON
Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused river level rises across the Hunter River catchment.
Significant river level rises have been observed along Wollombi Brook upstream of Wollombi, where moderate flooding is expected Monday night. Downstream at Bulga, major flooding is likely overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Along the Lower Hunter River at Singleton, minor flooding is possible from Tuesday morning. Minor flooding continues at Maitland, where river levels peaked Monday evening. Renewed rises are possible at Maitland with forecast rain during Tuesday.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24-48 hours, which may cause further river level rises and prolonged flooding. This situation is being closely monitored, and revised predictions will be provided as necessary.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Metropolitan, Illawarra, and parts of the Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Wollombi Brook:
Major flooding is likely along the Wollombi Brook at Bulga. Moderate flooding is expected at Wollombi.
The Wollombi Brook at Wollombi is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (8.60 metres) around 11:00 pm Monday. The river level may reach near 9.00 metres around 02:00 am Tuesday, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is likely to exceed the major flood level (4.60 metres) around midnight Monday into Tuesday. The river level may reach around 5.00 metres Tuesday morning, with major flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Lower Hunter:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Hunter River.
The Hunter River at Singleton may reach the minor flood level (10.00 metres) Tuesday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge) peaked at 7.09 metres around 06:00 pm Monday and is currently at 7.03 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain from Tuesday morning.

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/midnorth.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 09:00 am EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Kingdon Ponds at Scone,0.28,Steady,08:32 PM MON 04/07/22
Hunter River at Aberdeen,2.40,Steady,09:45 PM MON 04/07/22
Hunter River at Muswellbrook,1.13,Rising,08:45 PM MON 04/07/22
Hunter River at Denman,2.63,Falling,09:30 PM MON 04/07/22
Goulburn River at Sandy Hollow,3.84,Steady,09:30 PM MON 04/07/22
Hunter River at Liddell,7.70,Steady,09:30 PM MON 04/07/22
Wollombi Brook at Bulga,4.40,Rising,09:45 PM MON 04/07/22
Hunter River at Singleton,5.93,Rising,09:45 PM MON 04/07/22
Hunter River at Greta,7.69,Falling,09:30 PM MON 04/07/22
Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge),6.98,Falling,09:30 PM MON 04/07/22
Hunter River at Raymond Terrace,1.95,Steady,09:30 PM MON 04/07/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 12:47 PM EST on Monday 04 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 36

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TILPA FROM LATE THIS WEEK
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT LOUTH AND TILPA, LIKELY AT WILCANNIA
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BOURKE, WILCANNIA, MENINDEE AND BURTUNDY
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT POONCARIE FROM MID THIS WEEK
The main flood peak along the Darling River has now passed Bourke, where minor flooding is easing slowly. This flood peak is now at Louth, where moderate flooding continues.
Downstream at Tilpa, moderate flooding continues and further rises to the major flood level are possible late this week.
At Wilcannia, moderate flooding is likely over the weekend and is expected to continue through to late July.
At Menindee, river levels are likely to remain near 9.00 metres through to July as WaterNSW plans to maintain current release levels. The release plan follows consultation with the SES and local communities.
Minor flooding is occurring at Burtundy and is likely at Pooncarie over the weekend.

Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding is occurring at Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke peaked near 10.89 metres on Monday 20 June and is currently at 10.30 metres and falling, with minor flooding.

Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa:
Major flooding is possible at Tilpa. Moderate flooding is occurring at Louth and Tilpa.
The Darling River at Louth is steady near its peak of around 10.80 metres, with moderate flooding.

The Darling River at Tilpa may peak near the major flood level (11.50 metres) around 7-9 July.

Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Darling River at Wilcannia.
The Darling River at Wilcannia is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (9.70 metres) around the middle of this week (5-7 July). The river level may reach near 9.80 metres around mid to late July, with moderate flooding.

Darling River downstream of Wilcannia to Burtundy:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Darling River at Menindee and Burtundy. Minor flooding is expected at Pooncarie.
The Darling River at Menindee Town is steady around 8.90 metres, with minor flooding.
The Darling River at Menindee Town is likely to remain around 9.00 metres until late July, with minor flooding.

The Darling River at Pooncarie is likely to reach the minor flood level (6.80 metres) around the middle of this week (5-7 July). The river level may reach around 7.00 metres during mid to late July, with minor flooding.

The Darling River at Burtundy may reach 6.80 metres around late July, 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 02:00 pm EST on Wednesday 06 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.79,Falling,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,3.48,Falling,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.31,Falling,11:00 AM MON 04/07/22
Barwon River at Walgett,6.92,Falling,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Bourke,10.30,Falling,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Louth,10.71,Steady,09:00 AM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Tilpa,11.39,Rising,11:00 AM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Wilcannia,9.67,Rising,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Menindee Town,8.91,Steady,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,6.41,Steady,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Pooncarie,6.75,Rising,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Darling River at Burtundy,6.43,Rising,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22

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.