Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Paterson And Williams Rivers
Issued at 11:47 AM EDT on Sunday 19 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 11
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DUNGOG, MILL DAM FALLS AND GOSTWYCK BRIDGE
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Friday afternoon has caused river level rises along the Paterson and Williams Rivers. Minor flooding is occurring at Dungog, Mill Dam Falls and Gostwyck Bridge.
The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Central Coast.
Williams River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Williams River.
The Williams River at Dungog is currently at 5.33 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) overnight Sunday into Monday.
The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls fell below the moderate flood level (7.60 m) Sunday morning and is currently at 6.97 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls may fall below the minor flood level (6.10 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.
Paterson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paterson River.
The Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge is currently at 9.68 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge may fall below the minor flood level (9.10 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 12:00 pm EDT on Monday 20 January 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Williams River at Dungog,5.33,Falling,10:30 AM SUN 19/01/25
Williams River at Mill Dam Falls,6.97,Falling,10:00 AM SUN 19/01/25
Allyn River at Halton,2.62,Falling,12:45 AM SUN 19/01/25
Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge,9.68,Falling,10:45 AM SUN 19/01/25
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.
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds S/SE 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
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