Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Barwon-Darling US Bourke
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 04:42 PM EDT on Tuesday 07 March 2023
Flood Watch Number: 165
MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT BURTUNDY
Minor flooding has eased along the Darling River at Burtundy.
Darling River downstream of Wilcannia to Burtundy:
No further flooding is expected in the Darling River downstream of Wilcannia to Burtundy.
The Darling River at Burtundy fell below the minor flood level (6.10 m) Tuesday afternoon. The river level is currently at 6.09 metres, below the minor flood level and falling slowly.
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,3.18,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,1.70,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Barwon River at Collarenebri,1.72,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Barwon River at Walgett,1.59,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Barwon River at Brewarrina,2.41,Steady,03:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Darling River at Bourke,4.26,Steady,03:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Darling River at Louth,2.02,Falling,04:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Darling River at Tilpa,1.88,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Darling River at Wilcannia,1.56,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Darling River at Menindee Town,4.94,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,2.78,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Darling River at Pooncarie,5.34,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
Darling River at Burtundy,6.09,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 07/03/23
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.