Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River
Issued at 05:11 AM EST on Monday 04 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 28

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT COTTONS WEIR MONDAY EVENING
Moderate rainfall recorded across the Lachlan catchment has caused river level rises along the Lachlan River and its tributaries. Minor flooding is possible along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir Monday evening.
Minor flooding continues along the Lachlan River at Booligal, where river levels are rising slowly.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir:
Minor flooding may occur along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir.
The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir may reach the minor flood level (3.50 metres) Monday evening. Further rises are possible.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir:
Minor flooding continues along the Lachlan River at Booligal.
Renewed river rises are likely at Booligal Weir, where river levels may reach 2.70 metres around mid 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/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 11:00 am EST on Monday 04 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing,2.00,Falling,04:30 AM MON 04/07/22
Lachlan River at Cowra,3.29,Falling,04:30 AM MON 04/07/22
Lachlan River at Nanami,4.64,Rising,04:30 AM MON 04/07/22
Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge,5.68,Rising,04:00 AM MON 04/07/22
Lachlan River at Cottons Weir,1.83,Rising,04:30 AM MON 04/07/22
Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream,4.34,Steady,03:45 AM MON 04/07/22
Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge,3.24,Steady,04:00 AM MON 04/07/22
Lachlan River at Hillston Weir,2.04,Falling,04:00 AM MON 04/07/22
Lachlan River at Booligal Weir,2.53,Rising,04:00 AM 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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes & Plains, Central West Slopes & Plains, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 04:21 AM EST on Monday 04 July 2022

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes & Plains, Central West Slopes & Plains, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southerly winds are expected during Monday. Areas likely to be affected include the Hunter, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Mid North Coast, Northern Tablelands, South Coast, North West Slopes & Plains and Central West Slopes & Plains forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower Western,South West Slopes

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Monday.