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Australian Government Bureau of MeteorologyFinal Flood Warning for the Castlereagh River
at Mendooran
Issued at 10:48 am EST on Monday 15 August 2022
Flood Warning Number: 7
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT MENDOORAN
The Castlereagh River at Mendooran has fallen below the minor flood level (3.3 metres).
Castlereagh River:
Flooding is no longer occurring at Mendooran.
The Castlereagh River at Mendooran fell below the minor flood level (3.30 metres) around 04:15pm Sunday.
Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
- * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
- * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
- * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
- * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northwest.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Next Issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlereagh River at Mendooran | 2.86 | Falling | 10:00 AM MON 15/08/22 |
| Castlereagh River at Lucas Bridge | 3.28 | Falling | 10:00 AM MON 15/08/22 |
| Castlereagh River at Gilgandra | 4.06 | Falling | 01:00 PM SUN 14/08/22 |
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.