Weather Warning

IDN36634

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Minor to Moderate Flood Warning for the Darling River

Issued at 1:46 PM EST on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

Flood Warning Number: 24

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT LOUTH AND LIKELY AT TILPA LATE THIS WEEK

The main flood peak along the Darling River is now around Louth, where a moderate flood peak likely to occur from Wednesday to Friday.

At Tilpa, minor flooding is occurring, and moderate flooding is likely from Friday May 9. At Wilcannia, minor flooding is likely from early next week, with higher levels possible.

Darling River downstream of Bourke to Tilpa

Moderate flooding is occurring 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 and Darling Rivers downstream of Brewarrina to Bourke

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Barwon River at Eagle Farm2.53Steady12:15 PM WED 07/05/25
Barwon River at Mungindi3.44Steady12:15 PM WED 07/05/25
Barwon River at Mogil Mogil2.01Steady12:15 PM WED 07/05/25
Barwon River at Collarenebri1.94Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25
Barwon River at Walgett3.56Steady12:15 PM WED 07/05/25
Barwon River at Brewarrina2.58Steady12:15 PM WED 07/05/25
Darling River at Bourke8.59Steady12:15 PM WED 07/05/25
Darling River at Louth10.27Steady11:45 AM WED 07/05/25
Darling River at Tilpa10.26Falling11:30 AM WED 07/05/25
Darling River at Wilcannia8.63Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25
Darling River at Nelia Gaari62.99Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25
Darling River at Menindee Town4.17Steady12:15 PM WED 07/05/25
Darling River at Menindee Weir 322.15Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25
Channel Outlet at Lake Cawndilla54.58Steady12:15 PM WED 07/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Offtake3.55Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Wycot1.39Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25
Darling River at Pooncarie1.00Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25
Darling Anabranch at U/S Dam0.66Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25
Darling Anabranch at D/S Dam1.79Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25
Darling River at Burtundy1.71Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Bulpunga1.19Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25
Great Darling Anabranch at Tara Downs0.80Steady12:00 PM WED 07/05/25