Weather Warning
IDN36626
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning for the Lachlan River
Issued at 5:56 PM EST on Friday 30 Jul 2021.
Flood Warning Number: 11
MINOR FLOOD LEVELS CURRENT AT JEMALONG WEIR
The Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir is currently at 7.33 metres, above the minor flood level of 7.20 metres and is expected to remain around this level through the weekend and into next week.
The river gauge at Jemalong was calibrated by WaterNSW this morning which resulted in readings being adjusted upwards by 12 centimetres.
The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge may reach the minor flood level on Friday 6 August.
Showers are forecast across parts of Lachlan River catchment over the weekend. This rainfall is not expected to impact forecast flood levels. The situation is being closely monitored and revised forecasts and warnings will be issued if required.
Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lachlan River.
Lower Lachlan River downstream of Jemalong Weir to Euabalong
Minor flooding may occur along the Lower Lachlan River downstream of Jemalong Weir to Euabalong.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boorowa River at Prossers Crossing | 2.10 | Falling | 05:30 PM FRI 30/07/21 |
| Lachlan River at Cowra | 4.96 | Falling | 05:00 PM FRI 30/07/21 |
| Lachlan River at Nanami | 6.10 | Rising | 05:30 PM FRI 30/07/21 |
| Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge | 7.93 | Falling | 05:00 PM FRI 30/07/21 |
| Lachlan River at Cottons Weir | 4.07 | Falling | 05:30 PM FRI 30/07/21 |
| Lachlan River at Jemalong Weir Downstream | 7.33 | Steady | 04:45 PM FRI 30/07/21 |
| Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge | 4.29 | Rising | 05:00 PM FRI 30/07/21 |
| Lachlan River at Hillston Weir | 0.92 | Rising | 05:00 PM FRI 30/07/21 |
| Lachlan River at Booligal Weir | 0.48 | Steady | 05:00 PM FRI 30/07/21 |