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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Minor Flood Warning for the Warrego River (NSW)

at Fords Bridge

Issued at 10:43 am EST on Friday 16 May 2025

Flood Warning Number: 30

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT FORDS BRIDGE BYWASH

River levels continue to fall slowly along the Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash. The river level may remain above the minor flood level over the weekend.

Warrego River (NSW):

Minor flooding is continuing along the Warrego River (NSW) at Fords Bridge Bywash.

The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is currently at 1.74 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level (1.70 m). The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash may remain above the minor flood level (1.70 m) over the weekend.

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/outerwest.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:

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Monday 19 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:

Location Height of River (m) Tendency Date/Time of Observation
Warrego River at Barringun No. 2 1.53 Steady 10:00 AM FRI 16/05/25
Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash 1.74 Falling 10:00 AM FRI 16/05/25

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.