Moderate Flood Warning For The Narran Rivers
22 APRIL 2024 12:31 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Moderate Flood Warning For The Narran Rivers
Issued at 12:31 PM EST on Monday 22 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 5
MODERATE FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT ANGLEDOOL MONDAY AFTERNOON
Floodwaters from the Culgoa and Balonne Rivers in Queensland are moving into New South Wales. The flood peak along the Narran River is passing Angledool during Monday, where a moderate flood peak is likely.
No significant rainfall has been observed since last Thursday and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Narran River:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Narran River.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is currently at 3.48 metres and rising slowly, above the minor flood level (3.30 m).
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is likely to peak around the moderate flood level (3.50 m) Monday afternoon.
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 01:00 pm EST on Wednesday 24 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Culgoa River at Brenda,4.30,Rising,12:15 PM MON 22/04/24
Culgoa River at Weilmoringle,4.24,Rising,12:15 PM MON 22/04/24
Culgoa River at Kenebree,3.42,Falling,12:15 PM MON 22/04/24
Birrie River at Goodooga,2.35,Rising,12:15 PM MON 22/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodooga,2.45,Rising,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodwins,0.05,Rising,12:00 PM MON 22/04/24
Narran River at New Angledool No 2,3.48,Rising,12:15 PM MON 22/04/24
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.
