04/11:48 EST Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Bogan River

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Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Bogan River

at Dandaloo

Issued at 11:46 am AEST on Saturday 4 July 2026

Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DANDALOO FROM MONDAY

Recent moderate rainfall across the Bogan River catchment upstream of Dandaloo has caused river level rises along the Bogan River at Peak Hill, where the river level peaked below the minor flood level during Friday. Floodwaters from Peak Hill, combined with flows from several tributaries, may cause minor flooding along the Bogan River at Dandaloo from Monday.

Bogan River to Nyngan:

Minor flooding is possible along the Bogan River at Dandaloo.

The Bogan River at Dandaloo is currently at 0.80 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Bogan River at Dandaloo may reach around the minor flood level (4.10 m) around Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Safety Advice:

• Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
• Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
• Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
• For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Monday 06 July 2026.

Latest River Heights:

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.