02/09/2026
Barham
Advice - Stay informed
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 where the river level is near its peak, and is likely to remain above the minor flood level through to early next week as flood waters continue to arrive from upstream.
The Murray River at Barham is currently at 5.68 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Murray River at Barham may peak around 5.70 m Wednesday into Thursday, with minor flooding. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.50 m) through to early next week.
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/IzpZvs
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 3:42pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.