Murrumbidgee and Tumut rivers could reach minor flooding levels next week: BOM

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) released its first warning on Thursday at midday.

"Releases from Burrinjuck and Blowering Dams combined with local tributary inflows will cause flooding near minor levels along the Tumut and Murrumbidgee Rivers in the coming days and into next week," the updated warning stated on Friday.

"The Tumut River at Tumut is likely to remain steady around 1.8 metres, just below the minor level of 2.0 metres today and into the weekend.

"Similarly, along the Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai river levels are expected to remain near 5.7 metres just below the minor flood level.

"River levels along the Murrumbidgee River at Wagga are expected to remain below minor levels, while downstream at Narrandera and Darlington Point river levels are expected to reach their minor flood levels next week."

The BOM's warning said there were showers forecast across parts of the Tumut and Murrumbidgee rivers this weekend.

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"This rainfall is not expected to impact forecast flood levels. The situation is being closely monitored and revised forecasts and warnings will be issued if required," the warning stated.

WaterNSW says there is a "high likelihood" of the Murrumbidgee River rising further due to flows from tributaries and the region's soil being saturated with water.

Flooding near the minor level likely along the Tumut River.

The Tumut River at Tumut is likely to remain around 1.80 metres during Friday and into the weekend, just below the minor flood level of 2.0 metres

Flooding just below minor flood levels is expected along the Murrumbidgee River downstream of Burrinjuck to Wagga.

The Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai is likely to remain around 5.70 metres during Friday and into the weekend, just below the minor flood level of 6.1 metres.

The Murrumbidgee River at Wagga will remain below the minor flood level (7.30 m) during Friday.

Minor flooding may occur along the Murrumbidgee River downstream of Wagga to Narrandera.

The Murrumbidgee River at Narrandera may reach around 6.70 metres during Monday 2 August, with minor flooding.

Minor flooding may occur along the Murrumbidgee River downstream of Narrandera to Darlington Point.

The Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point may reach around 5.50 metres during Friday 6 August, with minor flooding.

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.

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/southwest.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

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