Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Tuggerah Lake
Issued at 12:45 PM AEDT on Monday 19 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

LONG JETTY LIKELY TO PEAK AROUND THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL ON TUESDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river level rises across the catchment. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
River levels are likely to peak around the minor flood level along Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty on Tuesday as upstream flows arrive.

Tuggerah Lake:
The Tuggerah Lake is likely to peak around the minor flood level.
The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty is currently at 0.74 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty is likely to peak around the minor flood level (0.90 m AHD) during Tuesday.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEDT on Tuesday 20 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wyong River at Gears,6.23,falling,12:30 pm Mon 19/01/26
Jilliby Creek at Jilliby,4.03,falling,11:15 am Mon 19/01/26
Tuggerah Lake at The Entrance,0.72,steady,12:30 pm Mon 19/01/26
Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty,0.74,steady,12:30 pm Mon 19/01/26

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.