Flood Warning for Murray River at Barham, NSW and VIC

Source: BOM · Murray River, NSW and VIC

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Minor flood warning issued for the Murray River at Barham where levels are falling slowly after the main peak has passed.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Murray River, NSW and VIC
Issued
September 7, 2026
Issuing authority
BOM

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Alert Details

Minor Flood Warning (IDN36629) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) at 12:13 pm EST on Monday 7 September 2026. The warning is classified as high severity and major warning group type. It remains in effect until 05:13:06Z on 10 September 2026.

Affected Areas

Murray River at Barham and Murray River downstream of Tocumwal to Barham, affecting New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria (VIC). Minor flooding is occurring at Barham.

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 and plan ahead. Check ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management warnings visit https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/. For emergency assistance call SES on 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

The Murray River at Barham is currently at 5.59 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding. The river may fall below the minor flood level (5.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Latest river heights at other locations remain steady.

Timeline

Warning issued 7 September 2026 at 02:13:06Z (12:13 pm EST). Next warning scheduled by 01:00 pm EST on Wednesday 9 September 2026. Expiry at 05:13:06Z on 10 September 2026.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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What is this BoM weather warning about?
Minor flood warning issued for the Murray River at Barham where levels are falling slowly after the main peak has passed.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Murray River, NSW and VIC. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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