MODERATE FLOOD BULLETIN # 06 Bokhara and Birrie Rivers at Goodooga Issued: Tuesday 3/03/2020 at 11.50am What is happening? Severe weather has caused flooding in Queensland Rivers. Flood waters from Queensland are likely to cause moderate to major flooding along the Bokhara and Birrie Rivers. The main flood peak is now approaching Hebel. Bokhara River at Goodooga Moderate flooding is likely along the Bokhara River. The Bokhara River at Goodooga is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.70 metres) during Wednesday (04/03/20). The river level is likely to reach the moderate flood level (3.40 metres) later this weekend. Further rises are possible. Birrie River at Goodooga Moderate flooding is likely along the Birrie River. The Birrie River at Goodooga is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.20 metres) during Wednesday (04/03/20). The river level is likely to reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) later this weekend. Further rises are possible. What we are expecting: Based on the prediction provided by the Bureau of Meteorology, Goodooga will become isolated with the following roads affected and likely to close due to floodwaters: Goodooga Road (Hebel Road to the North) Goodooga to Brewarrina River Road Goodooga to Leander Road Bangate Road Goodooga Brenda Road What you need to do: Given the predicted flood heights residents of Goodooga should: Prepare for an isolation period of up to 10 days. Stock up on essential items such as food, water, medications and fuel. Do not wait until the flood peak approaches. Do not forget pets, working animals and stock feed. Stay up to date with information. Listen to flood warnings and follow advice on how to protect yourself, family and property. Do not allow children to play in floodwaters, especially stormwater drains and creeks. People working or camping along the Bokhara & Birrie Rivers should relocate to higher ground. Issued By: David Monk, Incident Controller p: (02) 4247 8290 e: [email protected] Farmers and landholders are advised to relocate livestock, stock feed, chemical and farm equipment to higher ground. Motorists are advised to take extreme care as water will be flowing across causeways and local roads. Do not drive through floodwater as floodwaters may be deep, fast flowing and contain debris and is a major cause of flood related deaths. Safety is your highest priority - Never walk, drive or play in floodwaters. For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately. Latest River Heights for the Bokhara and Birrie Rivers: Balonne River at Whyenbah (QLD) 7.60m Falling 09.00am Tue 03/03/20 Ballandool River at Ballandool 3.10m steady 09.00am Tue 03/03/20 Bokhara River at Goodooga 2.43m steady 10.00am Tue 03/03/20 Birrie River at Goodooga 2.64m rising 10.00am Tue 03/03/20 Bokhara River at Goodwins - 0.86m steady 11.00am Tue 03/03/20 For more information: Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow /NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au For the latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights visit: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood For road closure information visit: www.livetraffic.com.au, call 131 701 or contact your Local Council. For rural animal and livestock assistance, contact your Local Land Services Office www.lls.nsw.gov.au The next bulletin will be issued 11.30am Wednesday 04 March 2020. Issued By: David Monk, Incident Controller p: (02) 4247 8290 e: [email protected] .