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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 10:17 AM AEST on Wednesday 13 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 44

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES AT BUGILBONE AND IS POSSIBLE AT GOANGRA FROM THURSDAY
The main peak along the Namoi River has passed Bugilbone, where moderate flooding continues. The flood peak is now approaching Goangra, where river levels may exceed the moderate flood level from Thursday. River levels may peak at Goangra around Sunday.

Namoi River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Namoi River.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 6.17 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may fall below the moderate flood level (5.50 m) during Thursday.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.76 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra may exceed the moderate flood level (6.70 m) during Thursday. The river may peak near 7.30 m during Sunday, 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 www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 14 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,1.64,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.71,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,10:05 am Wed 13/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,0.64,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,1.66,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.58,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.07,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.10,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.60,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,3.67,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,2.32,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,3.05,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,6.16,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.76,steady,10:00 am Wed 13/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.