Flood Notice, Monday March 31: Culgoa, Birrie, Bokhara & Narran

Minor to Moderate Flood Warning for the Culgoa, Birrie, and Bokhara Rivers and Final Flood Warning for the Narran River

Monday March 31, 2025

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE BIRRIE RIVER AT GOODOOGA

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BRENDA AND POSSIBLE AT WEILMORINGLE FROM LATE TUESDAY

Heavy to locally intense rainfall since last Wednesday around the NSW-QLD border has caused river level rises across the Culgoa, Birrie, and Bokhara Rivers. Along the Narran River, moderate flooding is no longer occurring at Angledool. Along the Bokhara River, minor flooding is occurring at Goodooga. Moderate flooding is possible along the Birrie River at Goodooga from Wednesday, where minor flooding is currently occurring. Along the Culgoa River, minor flooding is occurring at Brenda and is possible at Weilmoringle from late Tuesday.

Upstream in Queensland, further rainfall has been recorded in the Condamine and Balonne River catchments over the past week. As these flood peaks move slowly downstream into New South Wales, they may cause prolonged or renewed flooding across the Culgoa, Birrie, Bokhara and Narran Rivers in the coming days and weeks. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

A minor flood warning is current for the Lower Balonne and Bokhara Rivers in Queensland.

Culgoa River:

Minor flooding is occurring along the Culgoa River at Brenda and is possible at Weilmoringle.

The Culgoa River at Brenda is currently at 5.31 metres and rising slowly, with minor flooding. The Culgoa River at Brenda may reach around 5.40 metres Tuesday morning, with minor flooding. Renewed rises and prolonged flooding are possible as floodwaters arrive from upstream.

The Culgoa River at Weilmoringle is currently at 4.66 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.20 m). The Culgoa River at Weilmoringle may reach the minor flood level (5.20 m) from late Tuesday. Renewed rises and prolonged flooding are possible as floodwaters arrive from upstream.

Birrie River:

Moderate flooding may occur along the Birrie River.

The Birrie River at Goodooga is currently at 3.67 metres and rising slowly, above the minor flood level (3.20 metres). The Birrie River at Goodooga may reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Wednesday. Prolonged flooding is possible as floodwaters arrive from upstream

Bokhara River:

Minor flooding is occurring along the Bokhara River.

The Bokhara River at Goodooga is currently at 3.12 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (2.70 metres). The Bokhara River at Goodooga may reach around 3.30 metres during Wednesday. Prolonged flooding is possible as floodwaters arrive from upstream.

Narran River:

Flooding is no longer occurring along the Narran River.

The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 peaked at 3.60 metres Sunday evening, with moderate flooding. The river level fell below the minor flood level (3.30 m) late Monday morning and is currently at 3.14 metres and falling. The Narran River at New Angledool No 2 is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m).

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