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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Williams River
Issued at 06:20 AM EST on Monday 28 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED AT MILL DAM FALLS EARLY MONDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DUNGOG
Heavy rainfall during Saturday and Sunday has caused river level rises along the Williams River. Minor flooding is occurring at Dungog. At Mill Dam Falls, minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is expected from early Monday morning.
No significant rainfall is expected across the Williams River catchment during Monday.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Williams River:
Moderate flooding is expected along the Williams River.
The Williams River at Dungog peaked at 6.69 metres around 11:00 pm Sunday 27 April and is currently at 5.56 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (4.90 m).
The Williams River at Dungog may fall below the minor flood level (4.90 m) late Monday morning.

The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls is currently at 7.59 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (6.10 m).
The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (7.60 m) early Monday morning. The river level may peak near 7.70 metres Monday morning.

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 03:30 pm EST on Monday 28 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Williams River at Dungog,5.56,Falling,05:45 AM MON 28/04/25
Williams River at Mill Dam Falls,7.59,Rising,05:00 AM MON 28/04/25
Allyn River at Halton,2.00,Falling,05:45 AM MON 28/04/25
Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge,7.81,Falling,06:00 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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Snowy Mountains forecast district

Issued at 05:46 AM EST on Monday 28 April 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains forecast district
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and southerly winds are expected during Monday and Tuesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Snowy Mountains forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mid North Coast and Hunter forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Mid North Coast and Hunter forecast districts has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Monday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Myall River
Issued at 10:37 PM EST on Sunday 27 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BULAHDELAH
Rainfall during Sunday has caused river level rises along the Myall River, with minor flooding occurring at Bulahdelah. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Sunday, which may cause small renewed river level rises.
The situation is being closely monitored and this flood warning will be updated as required.

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

The Myall River at Bulahdelah peaked at 3.64 metres around 06:00 pm Sunday 27 April and is currently at 3.23 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Myall River at Bulahdelah may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) Monday morning. Small renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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 Monday 28 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Myall River at Markwell,5.01,Steady,10:33 PM SUN 27/04/25
Myall River at Bulahdelah,3.23,Rising,10:33 PM SUN 27/04/25

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.

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Mid North Coast, Central Coast And Hunter Catchments
Issued at 12:31 PM EST on Sunday 27 April 2025
Flood Watch Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF THE HUNTER, MID NORTH COAST AND CENTRAL COAST CATCHMENTS FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON

A complex low pressure system has deepened over the Hunter Coast and may move onshore this afternoon before moving away overnight and during Monday.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet.
Moderate rainfall is forecast across the Flood Watch area for the remainder of Sunday, with locally heavy rainfall possible. Rainfall is forecast to ease late Sunday into Monday.
There is some degree of uncertainty over the exact location and timing of the heaviest falls. Localised river level rises, and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall.
This weather system has the potential to cause minor flooding in the Flood Watch area from Sunday afternoon. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Myall River
Goulburn and Upper Hunter Rivers
Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River
Paterson and Williams Rivers
Central Coast
Orara River
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers
Nambucca River
Macleay River
Hastings River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Orara, Bellinger, Nambucca, Hastings, Camden Haven, Cooks, Culgoa, Paroo, Warrego, Barwon and Darling. Flooding is no longer expected in the Macleay River.

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:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Monday 28 April 2025.