Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Moderate Flood Warning For Tuggerah Lake
Issued at 04:45 PM EST on Monday 06 May 2024
Flood Warning Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AROUND THE TUGGERAH LAKE TUESDAY
Heavy rainfall has been observed overnight Sunday into Monday in parts of the Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake with up to 165 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours to 9 am Monday. This has caused river and lake level rises, with minor flooding occurring around the Tuggerah Lake. Lake levels are expected to continue to rise during Monday and into Tuesday where moderate flooding may develop from early Tuesday afternoon.
River levels are continue to rise along the Wyong River with rapid rises are likely downstream of Yarramalong.
Further showers are forecast for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Wyong River:
Rapid river level rises are occurring along the Wyong River.
Tuggerah Lake:
Moderate flooding may occur around the Tuggerah Lake.
The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty may reach around 1.30 metres early Tuesday afternoon, with moderate flooding.

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: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/greatersydney.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 10:30 am EST on Tuesday 07 May 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Wyong River at Gears,4.18,Rising,10:27 AM MON 06/05/24
Jilliby Creek at Jilliby,4.78,Rising,04:00 PM MON 06/05/24
Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty,1.09,Rising,04:00 PM MON 06/05/24
Tuggerah Lake at The Entrance,1.07,Steady,04:00 PM MON 06/05/24

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.