Flood Warning Issued for Culgoa, Birrie, Bokhara, and Narran Rivers in New South Wales
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 5, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood warnings for several river systems in NSW, with moderate flooding possible for the Narran River and minor flooding expected elsewhere.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- New South Wales
- Issued
- April 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in New South Wales.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an initial Minor Flood Warning for the Culgoa, Birrie, and Bokhara Rivers, alongside a Moderate Flood Warning for the Narran River. This alert was issued at 11:16 am AEDT on Friday, March 20, 2026, as floodwaters from the Lower Balonne River move downstream.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions and river stations in New South Wales:
- Culgoa River: Specifically at Brenda.
- Birrie River: Specifically at Goodooga.
- Bokhara River: Specifically at Goodooga.
- Narran River: Specifically at New Angledool No 2.
Expected Conditions
Floodwaters currently approaching St George are expected to cause significant river level rises. Specific projections include:
- Narran River (New Angledool No 2): Expected to exceed the minor flood level (3.30 m) by March 26-27 and reach the moderate flood level (3.50 m) by March 28-29.
- Culgoa River (Brenda): Expected to reach approximately 4.90 m (minor flooding) by March 30-31.
- Birrie River (Goodooga): Expected to exceed the minor flood level (3.20 m) by March 28-29.
- Bokhara River (Goodooga): Expected to exceed the minor flood level (2.70 m) by March 28-29.
Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive, and predictions will be refined as peaks are observed.
Timeline
River levels are expected to begin rising during the week of March 23 to March 29. Flooding is forecast to develop toward the end of March and continue into early April. The current alert remains active with an expiry time set for March 23, 2026, though conditions will be monitored as the flood peak moves through the system.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and all waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded routes.
- Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the NSW SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au for local emergency management advice.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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