MINOR FLOOD WARNING
FOR THE BELLINGER VALLEY
Issued at 8:21 AM on Thursday the 21st of May 2009
Flood Warning Number: 1
An average to 45 millimetres of rain has fallen during the past 12 hours to 8
am today [21/05/09]. However, the rain intensity has increased during the past 3
hours, with up to 20 millimetres falling during this period.
Further heavy rain in the order of 120 millimetres is forecast for the next 24
hours.
This forecast rain is expected to cause minor flooding at Thora.
At this stage it is not possible to predict the flood peak because of
uncertainty over how much more rain will fall.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours which could produce some
further river rises. The situation is being closely monitored and revised
predictions issued if necessary.
Predicted River Heights/Flows:
Thora – Exceed Minor flood level 3.0 metres around 11 am today (21/05/09)
Reach 3.5 metres around noon (21/05/09) with minor flooding
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Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au
Next Issue:
Next warning will be issued by 11:30 am today (21/05/09).
Latest River Heights:
Bellinger R at Thora 2.62m rising 08:00 AM THU 21/05/09
Bellinger R at Bellingen Br 1.53m rising 08:00 AM THU 21/05/09
Kalang R at Kooroowi (Scotchman) 1.58m steady 08:00 AM THU 21/05/09
Kalang R at Newry Island 0.61m steady 08:00 AM THU 21/05/09
