Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Tuggerah Lake
Issued at 10:46 AM AEDT on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT LONG JETTY
The water level in Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty peaked below the minor flood level early Wednesday morning. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Flooding no longer expected along the Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty.

Tuggerah Lake:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Tuggerah Lake.
The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty peaked at 0.83 m AHD around 01:30 am Wednesday 21 January, below the minor flood level (0.90 m AHD). The lake is currently at 0.81 m AHD and steady.
The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty is expected to remain below the minor flood level (0.90 m AHD).

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Wyong River at Gears,1.85,falling,10:30 am Wed 21/01/26
Jilliby Creek at Jilliby,1.74,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Tuggerah Lake at The Entrance,0.81,steady,10:30 am Wed 21/01/26
Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty,0.81,steady,10:30 am Wed 21/01/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.