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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Darling River And Final Flood Warning For The Barwon River
Issued at 01:25 PM EST on Monday 28 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 20

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BOURKE AND LOUTH
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LOUTH AND TILPA DURING MAY
The river level along the Barwon River at Brewarrina fell below the minor flood level overnight Friday 25 April. The flow along the Barwon River is combining with floodwaters from the Culgoa / Bokhara Rivers to cause river level rises along the Darling River. Flows along the Bogan River are insignificant during this event and are not expected to influence Darling River levels.
The main flood peak along the Darling River is now approaching Bourke, where minor flooding is occurring.
Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Louth where moderate flooding is possible during the first week of May. At Tilpa, minor flooding is likely from Tuesday, and moderate flooding is possible during the second week of May. At Wilcannia, minor flooding is likely from mid May, with higher levels possible.

Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina.
The Barwon River at Brewarrina is currently at 5.81 metres and falling,below the minor flood level (6.40 m).
The Barwon River at Brewarrina is likely to remain below the minor flood level.

Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke is currently at 10.59 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (9.50 m).
The Darling River at Bourke may peak near 10.80 metres Tuesday to Thursday with minor flooding.

Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa.
The Darling River at Louth is currently at 9.24 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (8.60 m).
The Darling River at Louth may exceed the moderate flood level (10.00 m) during the first week of May. The river level may reach around 10.60 metres from about Tuesday May 6 to Friday May 9, with moderate flooding. Peak predictions will be provided once a peak has been observed at Bourke.

The Darling River at Tilpa is currently at 8.83 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Darling River at Tilpa is likely to exceed the minor flood level Tuesday into Wednesday, and may exceed the moderate flood level (10.50 m) during the second week of May. The river level may reach around 11.20 metres from about Saturday May 10 to Saturday May 17, with moderate flooding. Peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed.

Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia:
Minor flooding is likely along the Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia.
The Darling River at Wilcannia is currently at 7.41 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Darling River at Wilcannia is likely to reach the minor flood level (9.00 m) around mid May. Higher levels, including moderate flooding, are possible. Predictions will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,2.93,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.57,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,2.30,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri,2.05,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Barwon River at Walgett,5.57,Falling,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina,5.81,Falling,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Darling River at Bourke,10.59,Rising,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Darling River at Louth,9.24,Rising,12:45 PM MON 28/04/25
Darling River at Tilpa,8.83,Rising,12:15 PM MON 28/04/25
Darling River at Wilcannia,7.41,Rising,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,62.23,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Town,4.11,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,2.10,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.57,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,3.35,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.41,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.83,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.64,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.77,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Darling River at Burtundy,1.64,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.18,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.80,Steady,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25

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.