Minor Flood Warning - Lachlan River

Minor Flood Warning for the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir, Jemalong Weir and Condobolin Bridge Issued at 12:45 pm EST on Friday 30 July 2021

Flood Warning - Lachlan River (bom.gov.au)

Flood Warning Number: 10

MINOR FLOOD LEVELS CURRENT AT JEMALONG WEIR The flood peak along the Lachlan River is currently approaching Jemalong Weir, which reached the minor flood level of 7.2 metres around 11:00 am Friday morning. Levels at Jemalong Weir are likely to remain around the minor flood level through the weekend and into next week. The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge may reach the minor flood level on Friday 6 August.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir: Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River. The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir is likely to remain above 3.50 metres into next week, with minor flooding. The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream is likely to remain around 7.20 metres into next week, with minor flooding.

Lower Lachlan River downstream of Jemalong Weir to Euabalong: Minor flooding may occur along the Lower Lachlan River downstream of Jemalong Weir to Euabalong. The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge may reach around 5.20 metres during Friday 6 August, with minor flooding

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/centralwest.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.

Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 01:00 pm EST on Monday 02 August 2021.

Latest River Heights:

Location Height of River (m) Tendency Date/Time of Observation Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing 2.29 Falling 10:30 AM FRI 30/07/21 Lachlan River at Cowra 5.08 Falling 12:00 PM FRI 30/07/21 Lachlan River at Nanami 6.02 Rising 12:00 PM FRI 30/07/21 Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge 7.98 Falling 12:00 PM FRI 30/07/21 Lachlan River at Cottons Weir 4.12 Falling 12:00 PM FRI 30/07/21 Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream 7.20 Rising 11:45 AM FRI 30/07/21 Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge 4.26 Rising 12:00 PM FRI 30/07/21 Lachlan River at Hillston Weir 0.87 Rising 12:00 PM FRI 30/07/21 Lachlan River at Booligal Weir 0.44 Steady 12:00 PM FRI 30/07/21

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.