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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Darling River
Issued at 02:59 PM EDT on Friday 20 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 16

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOURKE FROM LATE NEXT WEEK
The main peak along the Barwon River has now passed Brewarrina and is approaching Bourke. Flooding is no longer expected at Brewarrina, where river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level during Friday.
Along the Darling River at Bourke, minor flooding is possible from late next week as this peak continues to move downstream.
Peak predictions will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Barwon River at Brewarrina.
The Barwon River at Brewarrina is currently at 4.74 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (6.40 metres).
The Barwon River at Brewarrina is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.40 m).

Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke:
Minor flooding may occur along the Darling River at Bourke.
The Darling River at Bourke is currently at 7.66 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Darling River at Bourke may reach the minor flood level (9.50 m) late next week.

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 03:00 pm EDT on Monday 23 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Eagle Farm,1.89,Steady,02:45 PM FRI 20/12/24
Barwon River at Mungindi,3.25,Steady,02:30 PM FRI 20/12/24
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil,1.87,Steady,02:45 PM FRI 20/12/24
Barwon River at Collarenebri,1.92,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24
Barwon River at Walgett,4.46,Steady,02:45 PM FRI 20/12/24
Barwon River at Brewarrina,4.74,Falling,02:45 PM FRI 20/12/24
Darling River at Bourke,7.66,Rising,02:45 PM FRI 20/12/24
Darling River at Louth,6.25,Steady,01:45 PM FRI 20/12/24
Darling River at Tilpa,5.21,Steady,01:15 PM FRI 20/12/24
Darling River at Wilcannia,1.78,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24
Darling River at Nelia Gaari,60.13,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24
Darling River at Menindee Town,3.51,Steady,02:30 PM FRI 20/12/24
Darling River at Menindee Weir 32,1.61,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla,54.55,Steady,02:30 PM FRI 20/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake,1.70,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot,1.51,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24
Darling River at Pooncarie,2.17,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam,0.68,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam,1.89,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24
Darling River at Burtundy,0.96,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga,1.28,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs,0.97,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 20/12/24

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.