Goodooga and surrounds flooding - Stay informed
ISSUED
NEXT UPDATE
NSW State Emergency Service
Advice
Stay informed
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising minor flooding on the Birrie and Bokhara Rivers:
- Low-lying areas of Goodooga and surrounds
You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises Upstream along the Lower Balonne River the main flood peak is approaching St George. This flood water will move down through the Birrie and Bokhara river systems and start to cause river level rises during the week of 23 to 29 March. Flooding is expected to develop towards the end of March into early April, with minor flooding developing along the Birrie and Bokhara Rivers.
The Birrie River at Goodooga is currently at 0.42 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Birrie River at Goodooga may exceed the minor flood level (3.20 m) during Saturday or Sunday 28-29 March.
The Bokhara River at Goodooga is currently at 1.12 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Bokhara River at Goodooga may exceed the minor flood level (2.70 m) during Saturday or Sunday 28-29 March.
Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Primary producers in low-lying areas should move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
- Low-lying roads, bridges and causeways along the river and creeks.
- Unsealed roads may become impassable.
What you need to do:
- Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.
- People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.
- If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
- Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
- Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in floodwater - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget it. Fines may apply.
- Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
- People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.
- Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Learn about your risk at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/knowyourrisk
- Check latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at Bureau of Meteorology
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234