Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 09:40 AM AEST on Wednesday 03 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 86

MODERATE FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE AT GOANGRA OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY
The main flood peak along the Namoi River is now approaching Goangra, where river levels may peak near the moderate flood level overnight Thursday into Friday. Upstream at Bugilbone, the Namoi River fell below the minor flood level Tuesday afternoon.

Namoi River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Namoi River at Goangra. Flooding is no longer occurring at Bugilbone.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 4.47 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.90 m).

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 6.02 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra may peak near the moderate flood level (6.70 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Thursday 04 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.47,steady,9:15 am Wed 03/09/25
Namoi River at Goangra,6.03,steady,9:30 am Wed 03/09/25

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.