Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Murrumbidgee River
Issued at 10:51 AM EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 27
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT NARRANDERA
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HAY TOWN FROM LATE NEXT WEEK
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DARLINGTON POINT AND POSSIBLE AT CARRATHOOL AND HAY TOWN FROM NEXT WEEK
The Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai peaked Monday morning with minor flooding and currently river levels have fallen below the minor flood level.
The main flood peak along the Murrumbidgee River is at Narrandera where river levels have peaked on Tuesday morning with moderate flooding. River levels are expected to remain elevated for the next few days.
Minor flooding is occurring at Darlington Point. As floodwaters continue to extend downstream, a minor flood peak is expected around Thursday.
Minor flooding is possible at Carrathool and Hay from mid next week. During late August Hay may reach moderate flooding.
Flood operations are being conducted by WaterNSW at Burrinjuck Dam and spillway releases have commenced. The releases may vary subject to inflow rates. The release plan follows consultation with the SES and local communities. WaterNSW are working closely with the Bureau, NSW SES and landholders with releases taken into account into the flood forecasts and warnings.
Murrumbidgee River downstream of Burrinjuck to Wagga Wagga:
River levels are easing along the Murrumbidgee River downstream of Burrinjuck at Gundagai.
The Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai peaked at 6.08 metres around 09:00 am Monday with minor flooding. River levels fell below the minor flood level (6.10 metres) Monday afternoon.
Murrumbidgee River downstream of Wagga Wagga to Narrandera:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera.
The Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera peaked at 7.53 metres around 07:00 am Tuesday 16 August and is currently at 7.52 metres and steady with moderate flooding.
The Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera is likely to remain around the moderate flood level (7.30 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Murrumbidgee River downstream of Narrandera to Darlington Point:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point.
The Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point may reach near 6.40 metres around Thursday, with minor flooding.
Murrumbidgee River downstream of Darlington Point to Balranald Weir:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Murrumbidgee River at Hay. Minor flooding is possible at Carrathool.
The Murrumbidgee River at Carrathool may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) early next week.
The Murrumbidgee River at Hay Town may exceed the minor flood level (6.50 m) mid next week. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (7.50 m) late next week.
Murrumbidgee River at Eringoarrah,7.02,Steady,10:10 AM TUE 16/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga,6.58,Steady,10:10 AM TUE 16/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera,7.52,Steady,10:15 AM TUE 16/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Gogeldrie Weir,6.62,Steady,09:47 AM TUE 16/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point,5.83,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Hay Weir Downstream,5.99,Steady,09:47 AM TUE 16/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Maude Weir Downstream,5.67,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Redbank Weir,5.70,Steady,09:47 AM TUE 16/08/22
Murrumbidgee River at Balranald Weir Downstream,6.13,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
7 day forecast
Maffra 7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the E early this morning. Areas of morning frost in the E. High chance of showers near the Victorian border, medium chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 1200 metres. Winds W/NW 15 to 25 km/h turning SW in the late morning.