Whether your a local or a visitor, most of us enjoy the Murray River region when the weather is beautiful and sunny.
But is important to be aware that sometimes major rain weather events can change river conditions and access to the region.
The recent heavy rain in and around Murray-Darling catchment area, in particular Southern NSW and Victoria, has caused the Murray River Water Levels to be on the rise again.
With recent memories of the Murray River Floods still fresh in our minds, our hearts go out to the many families who are currently affected by the heavy rains and flooding in these communities.
While its not unusual for the Murray River region to be affected by flooding, it certainly doesn’t lessen the devastation that the people and townships experience.
Murray Darling Catchment Areas
Much of the recent rain affected areas include the Darling, Lachlan, Murrumbidgee, Goulburn, Snowy, Upper Murray, Ovens & King, Mitta Mitta catchment areas.
It can take days, or even weeks, for much of the flood water to flow into the Murray River. For those that are travelling into the Murray Darling region, or those that just want to keep an eye on Murray River Water Levels, I’ve put together some resources so you can get the most up-to-date information.
Murray River Flood Warnings
NSW Flood Warnings (bom.gov.au)
Victoria Flood Warnings (bom.gov.au)
South Australia Flood Warnings (bom.gov.au)
Murray River Region Road Closures
South Australian Road Closures
Murray River Water Levels
NSW – Murray River Water Levels
South Australia – River Water Levels
Live River Flow & Catchment Data
Murray Darling Basin Authority:
- Upper Murray River Data (Upstream from Yarrawonga)
- Mid Murray River Data (Yarrawonga to Euston)
- Mallee Murray River Data (Euston to the Border)
- SA Murray River Data (Border to the Sea)
River Flow Data for the following:
- Edwards River
- Barma Forest
- Picnic Point
- Yarrawonga Weir
- Torummbarry Weir
- Euston, Burtundy & Wentworth.
Murray River Information & Advice
River Smart Australia Flow Tracker
NSW:
Victoria:
South Australia:
South Australia Water Flow Advice or call (08) 8595 2299
Murray River Weather Forecasts
If you’re traveling into the Murray River region you may also be interested in the regional weather forecast:
Healthy Murray River Bursts to Life
While flooding is often seen as a bad thing, its not always the case. History has shown over the decades, that rising Murray River levels are a regular and healthy occurrence for the river, flushing the river system, washing nutrients and food into the water for the wildlife to thrive on.
Regular river system flushes help maintain wetlands for wildlife, and water storage for farming food production. Much of food we enjoy at home and when we visit the Murray, is grown locally in the Murray Darling Region, and the sustainability of food production in these areas is reliant on these rain weather events.
Murray Darling River System
So if your visiting the Murray Darling Region, I hope this article gives you a great resource, so you can have up-to-date information, and an appreciation and awareness of what makes the Murray River System so amazing and great.
Just incase you have forgotten, checkout Grant Denyer’s recent visit:
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