Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Hastings River
Issued at 12:27 PM EST on Thursday 29 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ON THE HIGH TIDE AT SETTLEMENT POINT LATE THURSDAY EVENING
The river level along the Hastings River at Settlement Point peaked slightly below the minor flood level Wednesday evening. High tides may cause minor flooding at Settlement Point late Thursday evening and again on the late evening high tides over the next few days.
Hastings River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Hastings River at Settlement Point.
The Hastings River at Settlement Point peaked at 1.15 metres Wednesday evening and is currently at 0.39 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Hastings River at Settlement Point may reach the minor flood level (1.20 m) on the high tide late Thursday evening.
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 01:00 pm EST on Friday 30 May 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Hastings River at Kindee Bridge,1.36,Steady,12:00 PM THU 29/05/25
Hastings River at Wauchope,0.69,Falling,12:15 PM THU 29/05/25
Wilson River at Telegraph Point,0.78,Steady,12:15 PM THU 29/05/25
Hastings River at Settlement Point,0.39,Falling,12:15 PM THU 29/05/25
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: Cloudy. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures between 13 and 19.
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