Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Moderate Flood Warning For Tuggerah Lake
Issued at 10:17 AM EST on Tuesday 07 May 2024
Flood Warning Number: 7

MODERATE FLOOD PEAK NEAR 1.30 METRES POSSIBLE AROUND TUGGERAH LAKE TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Heavy rainfall was 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. A further 10-30 mm of rainfall has been observed to 9 am Tuesday. This has caused minor flooding around Tuggerah Lake.
Lake levels are expected to continue to slowly rise during Tuesday morning, with a moderate flood peak possible early Tuesday afternoon at Long Jetty. Lake levels are expected to remain elevated for the next few weeks.
River levels are generally steady along the Wyong River, upstream of Tuggerah Lake.
Further showers are forecast for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Tuggerah Lake:
Moderate flooding may occur around the Tuggerah Lake.
The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty may peak near 1.30 metres early Tuesday afternoon, with moderate flooding.

Wyong River:
Cancellation

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 03:00 pm EST on Tuesday 07 May 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Wyong River at Gears,5.21,Rising,07:49 PM MON 06/05/24
Jilliby Creek at Jilliby,4.14,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 07/05/24
Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty,1.19,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 07/05/24
Tuggerah Lake at The Entrance,1.18,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 07/05/24

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.