Weather Warning
IDN36634
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning for the Barwon and Darling Rivers
Issued at 1:54 PM EST on Friday 18 Apr 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 15
*** Reissue to correct date of past flood peak at Walgett ***
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BREWARRINA, LIKELY AT BOURKE FROM SUNDAY, AND LIKELY AT LOUTH FROM LATE NEXT WEEK
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALGETT
The main flood peak along the Barwon River is nearing Geera. This flood water may cause minor flooding at Brewarrina from Sunday, before a minor flood peak in the middle of the coming week. Upstream of Brewarrina minor flooding is easing at Walgett where river levels may fall below the minor flood level during Monday.
Further downstream along the Darling River at Bourke, minor flooding may develop during Sunday as inflows from the Culgoa and Bokhara Rivers combine with Barwon River flows, with further rises predicted as the upstream peaks arrive later in April. Minor flooding is possible at Louth from late next week as inflows from the Warrego River combines with the flows from Bourke.
Waterholes and storages will fill as the flood waters move downstream through the Barwon and Culgoa Rivers. The flood peaks at Bourke and downstream will depend on how much water will be retained in the main channels of the rivers and how much is lost filling waterholes and along the flood plain. Peak predictions and timings at downstream locations will be refined once upstream peaks have been observed.
Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon River downstream of Collarenebri to Walgett.
Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina
Minor flooding may occur along the Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina.
Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke
Minor flooding is likely along the Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke.
Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa
Minor flooding is likely along the Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barwon River at Eagle Farm | 3.77 | Steady | 01:45 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Barwon River at Mungindi | 3.92 | Falling | 01:45 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Barwon River at Mogil Mogil | 5.78 | Falling | 01:45 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Barwon River at Collarenebri | 3.55 | Falling | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Barwon River at Walgett | 10.96 | Falling | 01:45 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Barwon River at Brewarrina | 5.90 | Rising | 01:45 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Darling River at Bourke | 8.91 | Rising | 01:45 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Darling River at Louth | 7.44 | Rising | 12:45 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Darling River at Tilpa | 6.68 | Rising | 12:15 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Darling River at Wilcannia | 4.52 | Rising | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Darling River at Nelia Gaari | 60.13 | Rising | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Darling River at Menindee Town | 4.10 | Rising | 01:45 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Darling River at Menindee Weir 32 | 2.08 | Rising | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla | 54.56 | Steady | 01:45 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake | 2.76 | Rising | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot | 1.33 | Steady | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Darling River at Pooncarie | 2.35 | Rising | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam | 0.65 | Steady | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam | 1.75 | Steady | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Darling River at Burtundy | 0.99 | Steady | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga | 1.16 | Steady | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |
| Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs | 0.78 | Rising | 01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25 |