Snaps from rainfall in the region

Rain has fallen across parts of the Narrabri region during October, with significant falls recorded at Narrabri, Wee Waa and nearby locations, including local reports of 150–200mm over the past fortnight, particularly west of Wee Waa.

Issy Leitch captured this snap of storm clouds rolling in over a wheat crop at Edgeroi.

Bureau of Meteorology records show Narrabri Airport recorded 37.4mm on 16 October, followed by another 22.8mm on 22 October. A further 15.8mm fell on 26 October, bringing the airport’s October total to 100.6mm.

A calf enjoying the mud at Burren Junction. TOP: Issy Leitch captured this snap of storm clouds rolling in over a wheat crop at Edgeroi.

At Boggabri (Retreat) the gauge recorded 62.8mm from 1 October to 26 October.

The Narrabri (Mollee) rainfall gauge recorded 61mm for the month to 26 October and Narrabri (Mount Kaputar National Park) 163.8mm, while the latest available Bureau figures before going to print for the Wee Waa (George Street) gauge showed 127.4mm to 26 October.

At Nutrien Wee Waa, 140mm has been recorded in the last week, as mentioned with the rain photos.

Rob Bragg at Nurtrien in Wee Waa, measuring 140mm in the last week and counting.

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