Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in South West Slopes, Riverina, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:57 am Monday, 2 March 2026.

HEAVY RAINFALL TODAY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL CONTINUING

Weather Situation: Tropical humidity continues on the eastern flank of a low in the far southwest of the state near the Victorian border, resulting in a broad rainband with isolated thunderstorms. The low is forecast to move east today, with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for southwestern parts of the Upper Western, Lower Western and Riverina forecast districts today, spreading to eastern parts of the warning area including the ACT this evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are possible. Heavy rainfall is expected to ease in the Upper Western and Lower Western forecast districts during the afternoon.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible today, most likely between Griffith and Yass this evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 90 mm are possible.

The risk of HEAVY, LOCALLY RAINFALL is forecast to ease throughout Tuesday morning.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Deniliquin, Yass and Griffith.

65.2 MM WAS RECORDED AT FOWLERS GAP IN THE 2 HOURS TO 4:30 AM.

63.2 MM WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT WOOWOOLARAH IN THE 2 HOURS TO 3:27 AM.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).