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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Hastings River
Issued at 02:25 PM EST on Monday 28 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SETTLEMENT POINT ON THE HIGH TIDE ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENINGS
High tides have the potential to cause minor flooding along the Hastings River at Settlement Point on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Hastings River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Hastings River.

The Hastings River at Settlement Point is currently at -0.17 metres and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level (1.20 metres).
The Hastings River at Settlement Point may reach the minor flood level (1.20 m) on Monday and Tuesday evenings with the high tide.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
*Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
*Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
*Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
*Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/midnorth.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EST on Tuesday 29 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Hastings River at Mt Seaview,1.67,Steady,12:15 PM MON 28/04/25
Hastings River at Kindee Bridge,1.49,Steady,02:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Hastings River at Wauchope,0.48,Falling,02:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Wilson River at Telegraph Point,0.72,Falling,02:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Hastings River at Settlement Point,-0.17,Falling,02:00 PM MON 28/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 11:27 AM EST on Monday 28 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COUTTS CROSSING
NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT GLENREAGH BRIDGE
Rainfall during Saturday and into Sunday has caused river level rises along the Orara River. Minor flooding is occurring at Coutts Crossing.
The situation is being closely monitored and the flood warning will be updated as required.

Orara River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Orara River.

No river level observations are currently available for Glenreagh Bridge, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is currently below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and falling.

The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is currently at 6.43 metres at 6:45 AM Monday. The river level is approaching a peak, above the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing may peak near 6.60 metres early Monday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river level is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday 29 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.30,Steady,11:00 AM MON 28/04/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),2.46,Falling,11:00 AM MON 28/04/25
Orara River at Coutts Crossing,6.43,Rising,06:45 AM MON 28/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Bellinger River
Issued at 09:05 AM EST on Monday 28 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT THORA AND BELLINGEN
No significant rainfall has been recorded in 24 hours to 9:00 am Monday. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Flooding is no longer expected along the Bellinger River at Thora and Bellingen.

Bellinger River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Bellinger River.
The Bellinger River at Thora is currently at 2.53 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Bellinger River at Thora is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

The Bellinger River at Bellingen is currently at 1.73 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (3.70 m).
The Bellinger River at Bellingen is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/midnorth.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Bellinger River at Thora,2.53,Falling,09:02 AM MON 28/04/25
Never Never Creek at Gleniffer,1.27,Falling,07:41 AM MON 28/04/25
Bellinger River at Bellingen,1.73,Falling,08:58 AM MON 28/04/25
Bellinger River at Repton,0.93,Rising,08:45 AM MON 28/04/25
Kalang River at Kooroowi-Scotchman,1.57,Steady,08:55 AM MON 28/04/25
Kalang River at Newry Island (AHD),0.94,Rising,08:45 AM MON 28/04/25
Kalang River at Urunga (AHD),0.90,Rising,08:45 AM MON 28/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.