Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Murray River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Murray River
Issued at 03:44 PM EDT on Wednesday 24 January 2024
Flood Warning Number: 7

THE MURRAY RIVER AT BARHAM HAS FALLEN BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL
Barham fell below the minor flood level Wednesday morning. The river level will continue to fall slowly for the remainder of January.
The river levels at Echuca, Torrumbarry and Swan Hill are expected to remain below the respective minor flood levels.

Murray River downstream of Tocumwal to Barham:
No further flooding is expected along the Murray River at Barham.
The Murray River at Echuca is currently at 89.01 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Murray River at Echuca is expected to remain below the minor flood level (93.50 metres).

The Murray River at Torrumbarry Weir is currently at 5.76 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Murray River at Torrumbarry Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.30 metres).

The Murray River at Barham is currently at 5.48 metres and falling slowly, below the minor flood level (5.50 metres).
The Murray River at Barham is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

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 and VIC 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
* VIC SES: www.emergency.vic.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* VicRoads: www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/southwest.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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Murray River at Albury,2.01,Steady,03:15 PM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Corowa,2.84,Steady,03:15 PM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Yarrowonga Downstream,1.48,Steady,03:15 PM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Tocumwal,1.90,Steady,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Echuca,89.01,Falling,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Torrumbarry Weir,5.77,Falling,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Barham,5.48,Falling,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Swan Hill,3.84,Steady,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Wakool Junction,5.90,Steady,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Boundary Bend,4.76,Steady,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Euston,45.57,Steady,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Mildura Weir,34.40,Steady,09:00 AM WED 24/01/24
Murray River at Wentworth,28.76,Steady,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24
Edward River at Deniliquin,2.11,Steady,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24
Edward River at Stevens Weir Downstream,1.02,Steady,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24
Edward River at Moulamein,1.39,Steady,03:00 PM WED 24/01/24

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.

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