Wentworth Shire
Flood update from NSW SES at 3.28pm on 19 January 2023
Summary
WATCH AND ACT – DO NOT ENTER FLOODWATER
The NSW SES advises people NOT TO ENTER FLOODWATER due to
current widespread moderate flooding in Wentworth and surrounding areas.
You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing. Avoid floodwater for your safety.
The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Murray River at Wentworth is currently at 32.95 metres
AHD and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The river is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (32.68 metres AHD) over the
weekend into early next week.
Current and predicted flows in the Darling River are not likely to cause significant river level rises
at Wentworth.
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