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Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - MacQuarie River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 09:28 AM EDT on Friday 02 December 2022
Flood Watch Number: 131
MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT WARREN
Rainfall recorded across the Macquarie River catchment during October and November caused minor to major flooding along the Macquarie River and its tributaries. River levels have now fallen below the minor flood level.
Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
No further flooding is expected along the Macquarie River at Warren.
The Macquarie River at Warren Town is currently at 7.34 metres, below the minor flood level (7.50 m) and falling.
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/centralwest.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:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.54,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Bell River at Neurea,1.06,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Bell River at Wellington,1.67,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,3.33,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,1.96,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,2.57,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,4.79,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Warren Weir,3.23,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Warren Town,7.34,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,3.64,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
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.
Final Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 09:28 AM EDT on Friday 02 December 2022
Flood Watch Number: 131
MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT WARREN
Rainfall recorded across the Macquarie River catchment during October and November caused minor to major flooding along the Macquarie River and its tributaries. River levels have now fallen below the minor flood level.
Macquarie River downstream of Burrendong Dam:
No further flooding is expected along the Macquarie River at Warren.
The Macquarie River at Warren Town is currently at 7.34 metres, below the minor flood level (7.50 m) and falling.
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/centralwest.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:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.54,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Bell River at Neurea,1.06,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Bell River at Wellington,1.67,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,3.33,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,1.96,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,2.57,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,4.79,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Warren Weir,3.23,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Warren Town,7.34,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,3.64,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/12/22
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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