Weather Warnings - Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Macquarie River To Bathurst

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Macquarie River To Bathurst
Issued at 08:01 AM EST on Sunday 07 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT BATHURST
Isolated showers are forecast through the catchment during Sunday easing during the day.

Macquarie River to Bathurst:
No further flooding is expected in the Macquarie River to Bathurst.

The Macquarie River at Bathurst is currently at 2.63 metres and falling.
The Macquarie River at Bathurst is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

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:
Macquarie River at White Rock,3.02,Steady,07:53 AM SUN 07/04/24
Macquarie River at Bathurst,2.61,Falling,07:59 AM SUN 07/04/24

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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