UPDATED - Minor Flood Warning - Lachlan River

UPDATED 

Minor Flood Warning for the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir, Jemalong Weir, Condobolin Bridge and Euabalong Issued at 12:57 pm EST on Monday 9 August 2021

Flood Warning Number: 17

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT COTTONS WEIR AND JEMALONG Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir, which peaked with minor flooding and is now falling. The peak flood level is occurring along the Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir, where minor flooding continues. The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge may reach the minor flood level on Thursday 12 August. The Lachlan River at Euabalong may reach the minor flood Wednesday 11 August.

Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir: Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River. The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir peaked at 4.38 metres around 9:00 pm Saturday 07 August, with minor flooding. The river level is currently at 4.14 metres and falling, with minor flooding. The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream is at it's peak at 7.46 metres, with minor flooding. River levels are steady.

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 Thursday 12 August, with minor flooding. The Lachlan River at Euabalong may reach the minor flood level (6.40 metres) during Wednesday 11 August 2021.

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(link is external) * 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(link is external).

Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 01:00 pm EST on Tuesday 10 August 2021.

Latest River Heights:

Location Height of River (m) Tendency Date/Time of Observation Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing 1.43 Falling 12:30 PM MON 09/08/21 Lachlan River at Cowra 4.85 Falling 12:30 PM MON 09/08/21 Lachlan River at Nanami 5.73 Falling 12:30 PM MON 09/08/21 Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge 7.99 Falling 12:00 PM MON 09/08/21 Lachlan River at Cottons Weir 4.14 Falling 12:30 PM MON 09/08/21 Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream 7.46 Steady 11:45 AM MON 09/08/21 Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge 5.07 Rising 12:00 PM MON 09/08/21 Lachlan River at Hillston Weir 2.09 Rising 12:00 PM MON 09/08/21 Lachlan River at Booligal Weir 0.83 Rising 12:00 PM MON 09/08/21

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.