12/08/21 - Minor Flood Warning for the Lachlan River

UPDATE

Minor Flood Warning for the Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir, Condobolin Bridge and Euabalong Issued at 1:45 pm EST on Thursday 12 August 2021

Flood Warning Number: 23

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT JEMALONG (re-issue to correct a typo) River levels along the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir fell below the minor flood level (3.50 metres) on Wednesday afternoon 11 August. Minor flooding continues to ease along the Lachlan River at Jemalong after river levels peaked on Monday 9 August with minor flooding. The main flood peak along the Lachlan River is approaching Condobolin Bridge where river levels may reach the minor flood level Thursday night into Friday. The Lachlan River at Euabalong may reach the minor flood level (6.40 metres) on Sunday 15 August. River levels along the Lachlan River at Hillston Weir are rising slowly. Predictions will be provided once the upstream peaks are observed.

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 on Saturday 07 August, with minor flooding. Cottons Weir fell below the minor flood level (3.50 metres) around 3:00 pm Wednesday. The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream peaked at 7.46 metres Monday 09 August and is currently at 7.39 metres and falling slowly, 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 is currently at 5.14 metres and rising. The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge may reach the minor flood level (5.20 m) Thursday night into Friday. The Lachlan River at Euabalong may reach the minor flood level (6.40 m) during Sunday 15 August.

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 Friday 13 August 2021.

Latest River Heights:

Location Height of River (m) Tendency Date/Time of Observation Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing 1.31 Steady 01:30 PM THU 12/08/21 Lachlan River at Cowra 4.18 Steady 01:30 PM THU 12/08/21 Lachlan River at Nanami 4.54 Falling 01:30 PM THU 12/08/21 Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge 6.81 Falling 01:00 PM THU 12/08/21 Lachlan River at Cottons Weir 3.03 Falling 01:30 PM THU 12/08/21 Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream 7.39 Falling 12:45 PM THU 12/08/21 Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge 5.14 Rising 01:00 PM THU 12/08/21 Lachlan River at Hillston Weir 2.25 Rising 01:00 PM THU 12/08/21 Lachlan River at Booligal Weir 0.93 Steady 01:00 PM THU 12/08/21

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.