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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Moderate Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 11:29 AM EST on Friday 15 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 46

MODERATE FLOODING FALLING SLOWLY AT BUGILBONE AND POSSIBLE AT GOANGRA OVERNIGHT FRIDAY
The main peak along the Namoi River has passed Bugilbone, where moderate flooding continues to fall slowly. The flood peak is now approaching Goangra, where river levels may exceed the moderate flood level from overnight Friday into Saturday. River levels may peak at Goangra from late Sunday into Monday.

Namoi River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Namoi River.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 5.74 m and slowly falling, with moderate flooding.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may fall below the moderate flood level (5.50 m) Friday afternoon.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 6.13 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra may exceed the moderate flood level (6.70 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. The river may peak near 7.30 m late Sunday into Monday, with moderate flooding.

Flood Safety Advice:
- Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
- Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
- Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
- For local emergency management warnings and advice visit https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.}
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Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Saturday 16 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Goonoon Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.62,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Peel River at Piallamore,1.50,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.67,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth Road Bridge,0.51,Falling,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Peel River at Carrol Gap,1.59,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.48,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.01,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.00,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.06,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,3.36,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,2.12,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),2.70,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,5.74,Falling,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,6.13,Rising,11:00 AM FRI 15/08/25

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.