Flood Warning for Murray River at Barham, NSW and VIC
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Minor flooding possible at Barham from Thursday as upstream flows from the Murray and Goulburn rivers arrive.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Murray River, NSW and VIC
- Issued
- August 18, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
BOM has issued a new Flood Warning (IDN36629) for the Murray River at Barham and Murray River downstream of Tocumwal to Barham. The warning was issued at 2:15 pm AEST on Tuesday 18 August 2026 and expires at 2026-08-21T07:15:51Z. Severity is classified as High with warning group type major.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Murray River at Barham in New South Wales and Victoria, including the reach downstream of Tocumwal to Barham. States affected are NSW and VIC.
What You Should Do
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. Check ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management warnings visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au. For emergency assistance call SES on 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000.
Expected Conditions
The Murray River at Barham is currently at 5.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level. Minor flooding is possible if the river exceeds 5.50 m from as early as Thursday 20 August, with further rises possible next week due to upstream flows from the Murray River combined with flood waters from the Goulburn River.
Timeline
The warning is effective from issue time 2026-08-18T04:15:51Z. Minor flooding may begin as early as Thursday 20 August 2026. The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 19 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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