Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
RENEWAL
MAJOR FLOOD WARNING
FOR THE CULGOA, BOKHARA, BIRRIE AND NARRAN RIVERS
Issued at 11:47 AM on Sunday the 14th of March 2010
Flood Warning Number: 11
In Queensland, major flooding is occurring downstream of Dirranbandi at Narran
(Narran River) and Woolerbilla (Culgoa River). Major flood levels are expected
at Hebel (Bokhara River) later today.

The flood waters from Queensland are beginning to extend into New South Wales
where major flooding is expected in the Culgoa, Bokhara, Birrie and Narran River
Systems. Flood levels are expected to exceed those of the April 1990 floods.

The Narran River at New Angledool (manual gauge) is expected to exceed its major
flood level (2.3 metres) later today [14/03/2010].

The Culgoa River at Brenda is expected to exceed its minor flood level (4.9
metres) later today [14/03/2010].

The Bokhara River at Goodooga is expected to exceed its minor flood level (2.7
metres) later today [14/03/2010].
Predicted River Heights/Flows:

Culgoa River at Brenda - Peak near 6.0 metres around 19/3/2010
with major flooding

Culgoa River at Weilmoringle - Peak near 6.0 metres around 24/3/2010
with major flooding.
Culgoa River at Kenebree - Peak near 6.8 metres around 2/4/2010
with major flooding.

Narran River at Angledool (Manual Gauge) - Peak near 2.9 metres around
17/3/2010, with major flooding.

Bokhara River at Goodooga - Exceed minor flood level (2.7 metres)
later today [14/03/2010]
- Peak near 4.3 metres around 20/3/2010
with major flooding.

Birrie River at Goodooga - Peak near 5.0 metres around 20/3/2010
with major flooding.

Bokhara River at Goodwins - Peak near 3.6 metres around 5/4/2010
with major flooding.

FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/weather/nsw
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:30 am Monday 15/3/2010.
Latest River Heights:
Balonne R Minor at Dirranbandi 5.23m steady 09:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Narran R at New Angledool Fld Gauge 2.25m rising 08:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Culgoa R at Brenda 4.58m rising 10:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Birrie R at Goodooga 2.9m rising 08:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Bokhara R at Hebel * 1.94m rising 08:20 AM SUN 14/03/10
Bokhara R at Goodooga 2.6m rising 08:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Bokhara R at Goodwins 1.36m steady 10:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Culgoa R at Kenebree 4.35m rising 09:00 AM SUN 14/03/10

For latest rainfall and river level information see
www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/nsw

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
RENEWAL
MAJOR FLOOD WARNING
FOR THE PAROO RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF HUNGERFORD
Issued at 10:56 AM on Sunday the 14th of March 2010
Flood Warning Number: 24
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing peaked near 4.34 metres on Friday night
[12/03/2010], which is similar to the April 1990 flood. At 6 am Sunday
[14/03/2010] the river was at 4.20 metres and falling slowly.

The flood peak is expected to arrive at Wanaaring on Monday [15/03/2010] causing
major flooding also similar to the April 1990 flood. On Sunday morning
[14/3/2010] the river was at 4.66 metres and rising with major flooding.

The Cuttaburra Creek at Turra was 4.66 metres and rising at 8 am on Sunday
[14/03/2010]. Major flooding along the Cuttaburra Creek has been reported.
Similar flood levels to April 1990 are expected in this area.

Predicted River Heights/Flows:
Wanaaring - Peak near 5.0 metres Monday [15/03/2010] with
major flooding.
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/weather/nsw
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11am Monday 15/03/2010.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo R at Eulo 4.2m falling 06:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Paroo R at Hungerford 2.35m falling 06:30 PM SUN 14/03/10
Paroo R at Willara Crossing 4.2m steady 07:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Paroo R at Wanaaring 4.66m rising 10:30 AM SUN 14/03/10
Cuttaburra Ck at Turra 4.66m rising 09:00 AM SUN 14/03/10

For latest rainfall and river level information see
www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/nsw

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
RENEWAL
MODERATE FLOOD WARNING
FOR WARREGO RIVER IN NSW
Issued at 10:29 AM on Sunday the 14th of March 2010
Flood Warning Number: 42 (reissue)
The Warrego River at Barringun automatic gauge was 3.29 metres on Sunday morning
[14/3/2010] and rising slowly with minor flooding.

The Cuttaburra Creek at Turra was 4.66 metres and rising at 8 am on Sunday
[14/03/2010]. Major flooding along the Cuttaburra Creek has been reported.
Similar flood levels to April 1990 are expected in this area.

Predicted River Heights/Flows:
Barringun (automatic gauge) - Peak near 4.6 metres around Wednesday
[17/03/2010] with moderate flooding.

Enngonia - Peak near 2.6 metres around Sunday [21/03/2010]
with moderate flooding.
Fords Bridge Bywash - Peak near 3 metres early April with moderate flooding.
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/weather/nsw
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11am Monday [15/03/2010].
Latest River Heights:
Warrego R at Barringun No.2 3.29m steady 10:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Warrego R at Enngonia 2.35m steady 07:00 AM SAT 13/03/10
Warrego R at Fords Br Bywash 2.65m steady 07:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Cuttaburra Ck at Turra 4.66m rising 09:00 AM SAT 13/03/10

For latest rainfall and river level information see
www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/nsw

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
RENEWAL
MINOR TO MAJOR FLOOD WARNING
FOR THE BARWON DARLING RIVER
Issued at 8:52 AM on Sunday the 14th of March 2010
Flood Warning Number: 9
On Sunday morning the Barwon River at Mogil Mogil was 8.45 metres and at its
peak. This height is slightly above major flood level.

The Barwon River at Mungindi has fallen slightly below minor flood level and
will rise again this week.

Major flooding in the Culgoa, Moonie, Warrego and Paroo river systems is
expected to cause moderate flooding along the Barwon Darling River at Bourke and
downstream from late March onwards into April.

Predicted River Heights/Flows:
Mungindi - Rise again to minor flood level (6.1 metres) by Wednesday
17/3/10

Collarenebri - peak near 6.3 metres around 16/3/10 with minor flooding

Walgett - peak near 11 metres around 22/3/10 with minor flooding

Brewarrina - peak near 5.4 metres which is below minor flood level
around 1/4/10

Below are preliminary forecasts which will be updated as upstream peaks are
observed. They are also subject to change with any further heavy rainfall events
over the next 2 months.

Bourke - peak near 11.0 metres around 12/4/10 with moderate flooding

Louth - peak near 10.8 metres 3rd week April with major rural flooding

Tilpa - peak near 11.4 metres late April with major rural flooding flooding

Wilcannia - Reach 9.6 metres 2nd week of May with moderate flooding
- Possible further rises to over 10 metres later in May if the
Paroo overflow reaches the Darling River with similar flows
to those recorded in May 1990

FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/weather/nsw
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11am Monday 15/3/2010
Latest River Heights:
Barwon R at Mungindi 6m steady 08:15 AM SUN 14/03/10
Barwon R at Mogil Mogil 8.45m steady 08:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Barwon R at Collarenebri 5.26m rising 08:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Barwon R at Walgett 6.7m rising 08:00 AM SUN 14/03/10
Barwon R at Brewarrina 2.52m steady 07:40 AM SUN 14/03/10
Darling R at Bourke 4.86m steady 07:20 AM SUN 14/03/10

For latest rainfall and river level information see
www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/nsw