Weather Warnings - Final Flood Warning For The Mirrool Creek

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mirrool Creek
Issued at 12:18 PM EST on Sunday 07 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT EAST MIRROOL REGULATOR FROM MONDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall late last week has caused river level rises along the upper reaches of Mirrool Creek. These flood waters may cause minor flooding at East Mirrool Regulator.

Mirrool Creek to East Mirrool Regulator:
Minor flooding is possible along Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator.
Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator may reach the minor flood level (0.90 metres) around Monday morning.

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/southwest.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 10:00 am EST on Monday 08 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Mirrool Creek at East Mirrool Regulator,0.30,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Mirrool Creek at Barellan Road,2.59,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 07/08/22

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.