Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across parts of the Gwydir River catchment, which is causing river level rises. A minor flood peak has been observed at Gravesend Sunday morning and river levels have now fallen below the minor flood level.

This peak is likely to cause minor flooding at Pallamallawa and Yarraman Bridge from Sunday evening as it travels downstream.

Further rainfall is forecast later this week which may cause renewed river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam:
Minor flooding may occur along the Gwydir River downstream of Copeton Dam.
The Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge peaked at 7.28 metres around 09:00 am Sunday, with minor flooding. The river level is currently at 5.62 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (6.10 metres).
The Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.10 m).

The Gwydir River at Pallamallawa is currently at 4.49 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.00 metres).
The Gwydir River at Pallamallawa may exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) and may peak near 6.20 metres Sunday evening, with minor flooding.

The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge is currently at 1.01 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Sunday evening. The river level may peak near 5.60 metres overnight Sunday into Monday, with minor flooding.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 04:00 pm EDT on Monday 31 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Gwydir River at Bundarra,1.75,Steady,05:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Halls Creek at Bingara,0.30,Steady,05:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Horton River at Rider,1.97,Falling,05:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge,5.62,Falling,05:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Gwydir River at Pallamallawa,4.49,Rising,05:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge,1.01,Steady,05:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Mehi River at Moree,1.20,Rising,05:00 PM SUN 30/03/25

Media Release: Bureau of Meteorology