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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:05 PM EST on Tuesday 29 April 2025
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 30 April 2025

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 29 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 30 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EST Wednesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Hastings River
Issued at 02:13 PM EST on Tuesday 29 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SETTLEMENT POINT ON THE HIGH TIDE ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
The river level along the Hastings River at Settlement Point peaked slightly below the minor flood level (1.20 m) Monday evening. High tides have the potential to cause minor flooding along the Hastings River at Settlement Point on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

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

The Hastings River at Settlement Point peaked at around 1.11 metres Monday evening and is currently at -0.10 metres and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level (1.20 m).
The Hastings River at Settlement Point may reach the minor flood level (1.20 m) on Tuesday and Wednesday 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 Wednesday 30 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Hastings River at Mt Seaview,1.57,Steady,09:45 AM TUE 29/04/25
Hastings River at Kindee Bridge,1.19,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 29/04/25
Hastings River at Wauchope,0.37,Falling,02:00 PM TUE 29/04/25
Wilson River at Telegraph Point,0.61,Falling,02:00 PM TUE 29/04/25
Hastings River at Settlement Point,-0.10,Falling,02:00 PM TUE 29/04/25

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 Williams River
Issued at 10:03 AM EST on Tuesday 29 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT MILL DAM FALLS
Heavy rainfall during Saturday and Sunday caused minor flooding along the Williams River at Dungog and Mill Dam Falls overnight Sunday into Monday. River levels are now below the minor flood level and will continue to fall during the remainder of Tuesday.
Showers and the chance of thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days which may cause renewed river level rises. At this stage these renewed rises are expected to remain below minor flood levels. The situation is being monitored and warnings will resume if required.

Williams River:
No further flooding is expected along the Williams River.
The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls is currently at 3.85 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls will remain below the minor flood level (6.10 m).

Williams River at Dungog:
Cancellation

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:
Williams River at Dungog,2.67,Steady,09:30 AM TUE 29/04/25
Williams River at Mill Dam Falls,3.85,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 29/04/25
Allyn River at Halton,1.43,Steady,09:45 AM TUE 29/04/25
Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge,4.81,Falling,09:45 AM TUE 29/04/25

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 Orara River
Issued at 09:39 AM EST on Tuesday 29 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT COUTTS CROSSING
No significant rainfall has been recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday. Flooding is no longer occurring along the Orara River at Coutts Crossing.
Showers are forecast over the next few days, however rainfall totals are not expected to significantly impact river levels.

Orara River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Orara River.

The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is currently at 4.90 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

Orara River at Glenreagh Bridge (manual flood gauge):
Cancellation

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

Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.22,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 29/04/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),1.83,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 29/04/25
Orara River at Coutts Crossing,4.90,Falling,07:15 AM TUE 29/04/25

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
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Final Flood Watch For Parts Of The Mid North Coast, Central Coast And Hunter Catchments
Issued at 01:43 PM EST on Monday 28 April 2025
Flood Watch Number: 2
RAINFALL RISK HAS EASED, MINOR TO MODERATE FLOOD WARNINGS ARE CURRENT ACROSS SEVERAL COASTAL RIVERS

The complex low pressure system which brought heavy rainfall has moved away from the NSW coast.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet.
Further rainfall is forecast from middle of the week, which may cause small river level rises.

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments:
Goulburn and Upper Hunter Rivers
Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River
Myall River
Paterson and Williams Rivers
Central Coast

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Orara, Hastings, Tuggerah Lake, Williams, Camden Haven, Cooks, Paroo, Warrego, Barwon and Darling.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service.
Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}

Next issue:
This is a final Flood Watch, no further watches will be issued for this event.