Weather Warning
IDN36634
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Minor to Moderate Flood Warning for the Darling River
Issued at 1:39 PM EST on Wednesday 30 Apr 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 21
MINOR FLOODING PEAKING AT BOURKE
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LOUTH FROM SATURDAY AND TILPA TOWARDS END OF NEXT WEEK
The main flood peak along the Darling River is now at Bourke, where minor flooding is occurring.
Further downstream at Louth, minor flooding is occurring with flows slowly arriving along the Darling River. Flows from the Warrego River, where a peak is currently around Dicks Dam, may also contribute to levels at Louth over the next week. Moderate flooding is possible from around Saturday at Louth, and a moderate flood peak may occur from about Tuesday to Friday next week.
At Tilpa, minor flooding is occurring, and moderate flooding is possible from about Friday May 9. At Wilcannia, minor flooding is likely from mid May, with higher levels possible.
Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke.
Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa
Moderate flooding may occur along the Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa.
Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia
Minor flooding is likely along the Darling River downstream of Tilpa to Wilcannia.
Barwon River downstream of Walgett to Brewarrina
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barwon River at Eagle Farm | 2.74 | Steady | 01:15 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Barwon River at Mungindi | 3.51 | Steady | 01:15 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Barwon River at Mogil Mogil | 2.22 | Steady | 01:30 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Barwon River at Collarenebri | 2.03 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Barwon River at Walgett | 4.53 | Steady | 01:15 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Barwon River at Brewarrina | 5.05 | Steady | 01:30 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Darling River at Bourke | 10.63 | Steady | 01:30 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Darling River at Louth | 9.55 | Rising | 12:45 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Darling River at Tilpa | 9.09 | Rising | 12:15 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Darling River at Wilcannia | 7.74 | Rising | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Darling River at Nelia Gaari | 62.46 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Darling River at Menindee Town | 4.00 | Falling | 01:15 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Darling River at Menindee Weir 32 | 2.05 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla | 54.57 | Steady | 01:15 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake | 3.31 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot | 1.39 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Darling River at Pooncarie | 2.85 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam | 0.63 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam | 1.77 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Darling River at Burtundy | 1.71 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga | 1.18 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |
| Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs | 0.80 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 30/04/25 |