Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Barwon-Darling US Bourke

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 01:59 PM EST on Friday 26 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 13

FLOODING HAS EASED AT MUNGINDI
Minor flooding has eased along the Barwon River at Mungindi.
The flood peak along the Barwon River has passed Mogil Mogil and Collarenebri where river levels peaked below the minor flood level.
At this stage, the observed flood peaks are likely to cause river level rises downstream, but no flooding is expected.
The situation will be closely monitored and warnings will be issued if required.

Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri:
Minor flooding eased along the Barwon River Mungindi to Collarenebri.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is currently at 3.90 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Barwon River at Mungindi is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.10 m).

Barwon River at Mogil Mogil:
Cancellation

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.90,Falling,01:30 PM FRI 26/04/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,6.87,Steady,01:30 PM FRI 26/04/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,4.37,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 26/04/24
Barwon River at Walgett,8.78,Steady,01:30 PM FRI 26/04/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.88,Steady,01:30 PM FRI 26/04/24
Darling River at Bourke,4.78,Steady,01:30 PM FRI 26/04/24
Darling River at Louth,2.22,Steady,12:45 PM FRI 26/04/24
Darling River at Tilpa,1.68,Steady,12:15 PM FRI 26/04/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,0.69,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 26/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.33,Steady,01:30 PM FRI 26/04/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.43,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 26/04/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,1.93,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 26/04/24
Darling River at Burtundy,0.83,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 26/04/24

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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