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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mid North Coast and Hunter forecast districts

Issued at 10:53 PM EST on Sunday 27 April 2025

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

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 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

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Williams River
Issued at 09:26 PM EST on Sunday 27 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MILL DAM FALLS OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
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 possible overnight Sunday into Monday. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Sunday.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Williams River:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Williams River.
The Williams River at Dungog is currently at 6.42 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (4.90 m).
The Williams River at Dungog may peak near 7.00 metres overnight Sunday into Monday, with minor flooding.

The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls is currently at 7.03 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (6.10 m).
The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls may reach the moderate flood level (7.60 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

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 07:00 am EST on Monday 28 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Williams River at Dungog,6.42,Rising,09:00 PM SUN 27/04/25
Williams River at Mill Dam Falls,7.03,Rising,09:00 PM SUN 27/04/25
Allyn River at Halton,2.11,Rising,09:15 PM SUN 27/04/25
Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge,7.63,Rising,09:00 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.