28/08/2026
Barham
flooding
Stay informed
Advice
NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about current steady minor flooding on the Murray River:
- Barham
You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website, HazardWatch and pages, the Hazards Near Me mobile app, local radio or television, and by following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
Victorian communities
This warning is for communities in NSW. Floods have different impacts on either side of the Murray River. For information and warnings relevant to Victoria, visit emergency.vic.gov.au or call 1800 226 226. Always follow advice from your State's emergency services.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises upstream flows from the Murray River, combined with flood waters from the Goulburn River, are causing minor flooding along the Murray River at Barham.
The Murray River at Barham is currently at 5.55 m and steady, just above the minor flood level (5.50 metres). The Murray River at Barham is likely to remain around the minor flood level (5.50 m) through to the beginning of September.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwater:
- Low-lying rural areas
- Camping Areas and Walking Tracks near the river
View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/ZupANU
Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Post current at 3:52pm on Friday 28th August 2026.