Weather Warning
IDN36626
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning for the Lachlan River
Issued at 1:14 PM EDT on Friday 22 Oct 2021.
Flood Warning Number: 26
"re-issued to correct sub-title"
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BOOLIGAL. MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT HILLSTON.
Recent rainfall has caused significant river level rises along the Lachlan River and its tributaries. The main flood peak along the Lachlan River has passed Euabalong and is approaching Hillston.
The Lachlan River at Euabalong peaked around the minor flood level (6.4 metres) on Thursday (estimated) and river levels have now fallen below the minor flood level.
Minor flooding is likely along the Lachlan River at Hillston by the end of October.
Minor flooding continues along the Lachlan River at Booligal.
Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Lachlan River at Booligal. Minor flooding is likely along the Lachlan River at Hillston.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing | 1.06 | Steady | 12:30 PM FRI 22/10/21 |
| Lachlan River at Cowra | 2.61 | Steady | 12:30 PM FRI 22/10/21 |
| Lachlan River at Nanami | 2.97 | Steady | 12:30 PM FRI 22/10/21 |
| Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge | 4.81 | Steady | 01:00 PM FRI 22/10/21 |
| Lachlan River at Cottons Weir | 1.48 | Steady | 01:00 PM FRI 22/10/21 |
| Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream | 5.25 | Steady | 12:45 PM FRI 22/10/21 |
| Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge | 4.03 | Steady | 01:00 PM FRI 22/10/21 |
| Lachlan River at Euabalong | 6.37 | Falling | 11:21 AM FRI 22/10/21 |
| Lachlan River at Hillston Weir | 2.34 | Steady | 01:00 PM FRI 22/10/21 |
| Lachlan River at Booligal Weir | 2.52 | Steady | 01:00 PM FRI 22/10/21 |