Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Culgoa, Bokhara, Narran

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Narran River
Issued at 12:32 PM EST on Saturday 20 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ANGLEDOOL DURING SATURDAY, MAY PEAK EARLY NEXT WEEK
Floodwaters from the Culgoa and Balonne Rivers in Queensland are moving into New South Wales. Minor flooding is occurring along the Narran River at Angledool during Saturday and may peak early next week.
No significant rainfall has been observed since last Thursday and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Narran River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Narran River.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is currently at 3.31 metres and steady, just above the minor flood level.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) well into next week. The river level may peak near 3.40 metres early next week, 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/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 Sunday 21 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Culgoa River at Brenda,4.00,Steady,12:30 PM SAT 20/04/24
Culgoa River at Weilmoringle,3.71,Steady,12:15 PM SAT 20/04/24
Culgoa River at Kenebree,3.65,Steady,12:15 PM SAT 20/04/24
Birrie River at Goodooga,1.36,Steady,12:30 PM SAT 20/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodooga,2.27,Steady,12:15 PM SAT 20/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodwins,0.06,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 20/04/24
Narran River at New Angledool No 2,3.32,Steady,12:15 PM SAT 20/04/24

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.

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