Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Peel and Namoi Rivers

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Peel And Namoi Rivers
Issued at 10:51 AM EDT on Tuesday 06 December 2022
Flood Watch Number: 138

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT GOANGRA
The Namoi River at Goangra fell below the minor flood level Tuesday morning. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Namoi River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Namoi River.
The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.45 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.50 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:
Namoi River at Goangra,5.45,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 06/12/22

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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