Flood Watch Issued for Far Western New South Wales Catchments
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BOM issued it on April 6, 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 a flood watch for far western New South Wales as a slow-moving low pressure system brings heavy rainfall and potential community isolation.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- Far Western New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Far Western New South Wales.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Flood Watch Number 6 for parts of far western New South Wales. This alert (IDN36503) serves as early advice for possible flooding within specified catchments due to a slow-moving low pressure system extending a trough across the region.
Affected Areas
The following catchments and districts are included in the flood watch:
- Paroo River (Minor flood warning currently in effect)
- Darling River (Localised)
- Bulla-Bancannia District
- Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges
- Cooper Creek
- Danggali Rivers and Creeks
- Lake Frome
- Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads.
- Check road conditions before traveling, as some communities may become isolated.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
A slow-moving low pressure system over central Australia is extending a trough across western and southern New South Wales. Widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall is possible. Catchments are already wet from heavy rainfall during the last few days and are expected to respond quickly to further precipitation. Isolated river and creek level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are already occurring in parts of the watch area. While river levels along the Barwon-Darling River are expected to remain below minor flood levels, localised flooding remains a threat.
Timeline
The potential for renewed widespread rainfall begins Sunday, March 1, and continues through Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The heavy falls are expected to shift toward the southern inland on Tuesday. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update by 1:00 PM AEDT on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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