Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - MacIntyre River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Upper Macintyre River
Issued at 09:34 AM EDT on Saturday 06 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG THE SEVERN RIVER AT ASHFORD
In response to moderate rainfall from Thursday, river level rises have been observed over the Upper Macintyre River catchment, but are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Showers with possible severe thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Saturday, however, no widespread significant totals are expected.
Severn River:
No further flooding is expected in the Severn River.
The Severn River at Ashford is currently at 0.36 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Severn River at Ashford is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.20 m) .
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/northwest.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:
Frasers Creek at Westholme,0.45,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 06/04/24
Severn River at Ashford,0.36,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 06/04/24
Macintyre River at Inverell (Middle Creek),0.65,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 06/04/24
Macintyre River at Wallangra,0.93,Rising,09:00 AM SAT 06/04/24
Macintyre River at Yetman Bridge,0.31,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 06/04/24
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.