Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Namoi River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Peel River
Issued at 04:35 AM AEST on Thursday 21 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 56

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GUNNEDAH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAMWORTH OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Peel and Namoi River catchments since Wednesday morning. Further rainfall is forecast during Thursday.
Forecast rainfall in the Peel River catchment is likely to cause minor flooding at Tamworth Thursday afternoon, with moderate flooding possible overnight Thursday into Friday.
In the Namoi River catchment, minor flooding is possible at Manilla Thursday afternoon, and at Carroll Village Friday afternoon. The combined flows from the Mooki River at Breeza, the Peel River through Carroll Gap, and potential outflows from Keepit Dam are likely to cause flooding downstream at Gunnedah. Minor flooding is likely at Gunnedah Thursday evening, with major flooding possible Friday afternoon, depending on forecast rainfall.
The earlier flood peak has passed downstream of Goangra and is moving towards Walgett on the Barwon River. Moderate flooding is occurring at Goangra, with river levels likely to fall below the moderate flood level Thursday afternoon.

Peel River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Peel River.
The Peel River at Tamworth is currently at 0.51 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) Thursday afternoon. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (4.20 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Namoi River:
Major flooding is possible along the Namoi River. Moderate flooding is occurring at Goangra.
The Namoi River at Manilla is currently at 1.40 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Manilla may reach around the minor flood level (6.10 m) Thursday afternoon.

No observations are currently available for the Namoi River at Carroll Village.
The Namoi River at Carroll Village may reach around the minor flood level (8.20 m) Friday afternoon.

The Namoi River at Gunnedah is currently at 2.24 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Gunnedah is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.30 m) Thursday evening. The river is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (7.60 m) early Friday morning. The river may reach around the major flood level (7.90 m) Friday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 6.73 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (6.70 m) Thursday afternoon. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.50 m) through the weekend.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 21 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,1.49,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.75,steady,4:00 am Thu 21/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,2:48 am Thu 21/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,0.51,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,1.46,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.40,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,0.98,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.02,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.24,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,3.05,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,1.87,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),2.11,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,3.95,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,6.73,steady,4:15 am Thu 21/08/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands and North West Slopes & Plains forecast districts

Issued at 10:40 PM EST on Wednesday 20 August 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands and North West Slopes & Plains forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and easterly winds are expected during Wednesday and Thursday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands and North West Slopes & Plains forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Mid North Coast, Hunter, Nepean And North West Slopes
Issued at 01:49 PM AEST on Wednesday 20 August 2025
Flood Watch Number: 3
MINOR TO ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY ALONG THE NORTH WEST SLOPES FROM THURSDAY MORNING
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE MID NORTH COAST, HUNTER, COLO AND NEPEAN RIVER CATCHMENTS FROM LATE THURSDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Orara River
Coffs Coast
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers
Nambucca River
Macleay River
Hastings River
Manning and Gloucester Rivers
Myall River
Karuah River
Goulburn and Upper Hunter Rivers
Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River
Upper Nepean River
Colo River
Macdonald River
Upper Macintyre River
Gwydir River
Peel River
Namoi River

A Flood Warning is current for the Namoi River catchment.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Thursday 21 August 2025.