Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 5:11 pm Monday, 2 March 2026.

HEAVY RAINFALL CONTINUING, WITH LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE OVER THE RIVERINA AND SOUTH WEST SLOPES.

Weather Situation: Tropical humidity continues on the eastern flank of a low in the far southwest of the state, resulting in a broad rainband with isolated thunderstorms. This system is moving slowly eastward and is forecast to be over the eastern Riverina by Tuesday morning, with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for southeastern parts of the Upper Western, eastern parts of the Lower Western, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina, spreading to over the South West Slopes, Southern Tablelands and the ACT during overnight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are possible.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible over eastern parts of the Riverina, South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands overnight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 90 mm are possible.

The risk of HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL is forecast to ease throughout during 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, Goulburn, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Deniliquin and Cobar.

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).