Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Culgoa, Bokhara, Narran

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Bokhara And Birrie Rivers And Final Flood Warning For The Narran River
Issued at 12:47 PM EST on Wednesday 24 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY ALONG THE BOKHARA AND BIRRIE RIVERS AT GOODOOGA FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
FLOODING HAS EASED ALONG THE NARRAN RIVER AT ANGLEDOOL
Floodwaters from the Culgoa and Balonne Rivers in Queensland are moving into New South Wales. River level rises are being observed along the Bokhara and Birrie Rivers.
Minor flooding is likely along the Bokhara River at Goodooga on Wednesday afternoon, with a minor peak possible on Thursday. A peak near the minor flood level is possible along the Birrie River at Goodooga during Thursday.
Flooding has eased along the Narran River at Angledool.
No significant rainfall has been observed since last Thursday and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Birrie River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Birrie River.
The Birrie River at Goodooga may peak near the minor flood level during Thursday.

Bokhara River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Bokhara River.
The Bokhara River at Goodooga is likely to reach the minor flood level (2.70 m) Wednesday afternoon. The river level may peak near 2.80 metres during Thursday, with minor flooding.

Narran River:
Flooding has eased along the Narran River.
The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is currently at 3.26 metres and steady, 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 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 Friday 26 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Culgoa River at Brenda,4.47,Steady,11:45 AM WED 24/04/24
Culgoa River at Weilmoringle,4.52,Steady,11:45 AM WED 24/04/24
Culgoa River at Kenebree,3.47,Steady,11:45 AM WED 24/04/24
Birrie River at Goodooga,2.85,Steady,11:45 AM WED 24/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodooga,2.67,Steady,11:30 AM WED 24/04/24
Bokhara River at Goodwins,0.71,Steady,11:00 AM WED 24/04/24
Narran River at New Angledool No 2,3.25,Steady,11:45 AM WED 24/04/24

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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