Flood Incidents
NSW SES Advice - Namoi Region
NSW SES Flood BUlletin - Peel River 09 (Final)
Minor | Final Flood BulletinPEEL RIVER BELOW MINOR FLOOD HEIGHT
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Peel River at Tamworth.
The Peel River at Tamworth Road Bridge fell below the minor flood level (3.00 metres) around 07:45 pm Friday.
What you need to do:
• STAY INFORMED - Be prepared to act if your situation changes.
• Stay up to date with information. Listen to flood warnings and follow advice on how to protect yourself, family, and property.
• People working or camping along the Paroo River should continue to monitor river heights.
• Motorists are reminded to use caution and drive to conditions. Flood debris such as mud, rocks or tree branches are likely to have been deposited across roads or low level causeways which were affected by flood waters.
• Never drive, walk or play in floodwaters. Floodwater may be deep, fast flowing and may contain hidden snags and debris.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500.
In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
For more information:
• Visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au or follow us on Facebook
• Tune in to your local ABC Radio station
• For the latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights visit www.bom.gov.au or phone 1300 945 108
• For rural animal and livestock assistance, contact your Local Land Services Office www.lls.nsw.gov.au
• For road closure information visit: www.livetraffic.com.au, call 131 701 or contact your Local Council.
This is a final flood bulletin. No further updates will be issued.
NSW SES Flood Bulletin - Namoi River 31
Major | Flood BulletinNamoi River downstream of Gunnedah
What is happening?
MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WEE WAA, POSSIBLE AT GOANGRA MID NEXT WEEK
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BUGILBONE AND GOANGRA
The Namoi River at Narrabri has fallen below the minor flood level.
Major flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Wee Waa and expected to continue through to this weekend.
The main flood peak along the Namoi River is approaching Bugilbone where river levels are likely to peak over the weekend, with moderate flooding.
Further Downstream, moderate flooding is occurring at Goangra, with major flooding possible around mid next week.
What we are expecting:
Based on the prediction provided by the Bureau of Meteorology:
Narrabri
• The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri fell below the minor flood level (4.90 metres) around 07:45 pm Wednesday.
• Low-lying areas along the Namoi River, including Cameron Park, may be impacted by floodwater.
• See Narrabri Shire Council website for further details on road closures.
Wee Waa
• Major flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Wee Waa.
• The Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) peaked at 7.33 metres around 10:30 pm Tuesday 27 September and is currently at 7.30 metres and falling, with major flooding.
• The river level is likely to remain above the major flood level (6.70 metres) through to this weekend.
• Wee Waa is currently isolated by road. The following roads are impacted by flooding;
o Vera’s Creek
o Garden Roads
o Kamilaroi Highway at Glencoe
o Kamilaroi Highway towards Burren Junction
o Veras Leap Road at Wee Waa Lagoon
o Culgoora Road at Wee Waa Lagoon
o Narrabri Road (Kamilaroi Highway)
o Yarrie Lake Road
• Access to Wee Waa Airport may be impeded.
• Kamilaroi High may be closed between Narrabri and Wee Waa, due to floodwater.
• Low-lying areas along the Namoi River may become impacted by floodwater.
• See Narrabri Shire Council website for further details on road closures.
Bugilbone
• Moderate flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Bugilbone.
• The Namoi River at Bugilbone is likely to peak near 6.50 metres over the weekend, with moderate flooding. This is similar to late November flooding in 2021.
• Epping Road (SR57) closed at Namoi River.
• Drilldool Road (SR72) and Pilliga Road (RR7716) may be impacted by floodwater.
• O’Neils Road (SR131) between Yarraldool Road (SR118) and Marlbone Road (SR24) may be impacted by floodwater.
• Bugilbone Road between Bugilbone and Pilliga may be impacted by floodwater.
• Come By Chance Road (RR7716) may be impacted by floodwater between Come By Chance and Pilliga.
• Low-lying areas along the Namoi River may become impacted by floodwater.
• See Walgett Shire Council website for further details on road closures.
Goangra
• Moderate flooding is occurring at Goangra, with major flooding possible.
• The Namoi River at Goangra may reach the major flood level (7.80 metres) around mid next week.
• Goangra Road may be impacted by floodwater at the approach to Goangra Bridge.
• Yarraldool Road (SR118) may be impacted by floodwater south of Goangra.
• Come By Chance Road may be impacted by floodwater.
• Floodwater spilling into Cumberdoon Creek may cause inundation of the floodplain between the Namoi River and Castlereagh Highway.
• Low-lying areas and access roads along the Namoi River may become impacted by floodwater.
• See Walgett Shire Council website for further details on road closures.
What you need to do:
• ACT NOW, before it’s too late.
• Prepare now to minimise damage to your property and possessions.
• Consider evacuation as an option if severe flooding is predicted. Deciding to remain in your home when it is inundated or surrounded by floodwater can be dangerous.
• Ensure you can leave the area safely if flooding worsens.
• Stay up to date with information. Listen to flood warnings and follow advice on how to protect yourself, family, and property.
• People working or camping along the Namoi River should relocate to higher ground.
• Farmers and landholders are advised to relocate livestock, pumps, chemicals and equipment to higher ground. Do not wait until the flood peak approaches.
• Be aware of vermin, snakes and spiders seeking refuge from flood waters.
• If you become trapped by rising floodwater, seek refuge in the highest part of a sturdy building. Stay there and call triple zero (000) if you need rescue.
• Never drive, walk or play in floodwaters. Floodwater may be deep, fast flowing and may contain hidden snags and debris.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500.
In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
Latest River Heights for the Upper Namoi River:
Namoi River D/S Keepit Dam 0.21m steady 10.00am Thu 29/09/22
Peel River at Carrol Gap 1.97m rising 10.00am Thu 29/09/22
Manilla River at Manilla 1.75m steady 10.00am Thu 29/09/22
Mooki River at Breeza Station 1.30m steady 10.00am Thu 29/09/22
Namoi River at Gunnedah 3.35m steady 10.00am Thu 29/09/22
Coxs Creek at Boggabri 1.58m steady 10.00am Thu 29/09/22
Namoi River at Boggabri 5.45m falling 10.00am Thu 29/09/22
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri 4.30m falling 10.00am Thu 29/09/22
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe) 7.12m steady 10.00am Thu 29/09/22
Namoi River at Bugilbone 6.13m steady 10.00am Thu 29/09/22
Namoi River at Goangra 7.02m steady 10.00am Thu 29/09/22
For more information:
• Visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au or follow us on Facebook
• Tune in to your local ABC Radio station
• For the latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights visit www.bom.gov.au
• For rural animal and livestock assistance, contact your Local Land Services Office on 1300 795 299 or visit www.lls.nsw.gov.au
Road closures and conditions:
Travelling on flooded roads is extremely dangerous and should be avoided. Road conditions can change without warning and motorists should reconsider travel plans in areas impacted by flooding.
For road closure information visit:
• Gunnedah Shire Council
www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au/index.php/community/community-alerts/road-works-closures
• Narrabri Shire Council
www.narrabri.nsw.gov.au/fire-and-flood-road-closures-1124.html
• Walgett Shire Council
www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/engineering/emergency-management/road-condition-information/
• Live Traffic NSW
www.livetraffic.com.au or call 132 701.
The next flood bulletin will be issued by 11.30am Friday 30 September 2022.
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