Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
17 APRIL 2024 12:37 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:37 PM EST on Wednesday 17 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 10
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BARRINGUN AND FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH
Along the Warrego River, upstream floodwaters from Queensland are arriving in New South Wales. A moderate flood warning is current for the Warrego River at Rocky in Queensland.
Moderate flooding is possible at Barringun late Wednesday into Thursday, with a moderate flood peak likely around Thursday.
Further downstream, minor flooding may develop at Enngonia and Fords Bridge Bywash late Wednesday into Thursday, with moderate flooding possible at Fords Bridge Bywash late next week.
Warrego River (NSW):
Moderate flooding is possible along the Warrego River (NSW) at Barringun and Fords Bridge Bywash. Minor flooding is likely at Enngonia.
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 gauge is currently at 3.24 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (2.80 m).
The Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 may exceed the moderate flood level (3.80 m) late Wednesday into Thursday. The river level may peak near 4.20 metres around Thursday, with moderate flooding.
No observations are currently available for Enngonia. Based on readings from the upstream gauge, it is estimated that the river level is currently below the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Warrego River at Enngonia may reach the minor flood level (2.00 m) late Wednesday into Thursday. The river level may reach around 2.40 metres over the weekend, with minor flooding.
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 1.63 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (1.70 m).
The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash may reach the minor flood level (1.70 m) late Wednesday into Thursday. The river level may reach around 2.40 metres late next week, with moderate 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 Friday 19 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2,3.24,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/04/24
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash,1.63,Rising,12:00 PM WED 17/04/24
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.
