Minor Flood Warning For The Hunter River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Wollombi Brook
4 AUGUST 2025 11:51 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Hunter River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Wollombi Brook
Issued at 11:51 AM AEST on Monday 04 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 15
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT BULGA FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT SINGLETON, WOLLOMBI, MAITLAND AND RAYMOND TERRACE
The main flood peak along the Hunter River is approaching Long Point, with a minor flood peak expected to reach Singleton late Monday afternoon. Further downstream minor flooding is occurring at Maitland and Raymond Terrace, where levels are expected to peak during Tuesday.
Along the Wollombi Brook, minor flooding has peaked at Wollombi, with flows now moving downstream which is likely to cause a moderate flood peak at Bulga from Monday afternoon.
Wollombi Brook:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Wollombi Brook at Wollombi and moderate flooding is likely at Bulga.
The Wollombi Brook at Wollombi peaked at 6.90 m on Monday morning and is currently at 6.86 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Wollombi Brook at Wollombi may fall below the minor flood level (6.70 m) Monday afternoon.
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is currently at 3.20 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (3.70 m) Monday afternoon. The river level may reach around 4.20 m Monday evening, with moderate flooding.
Lower Hunter:
Minor flooding is occurring at Singleton, Maitland and Raymond Terrace.
The Hunter River at Singleton is currently at 10.33 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Hunter River at Singleton may peak near 11.00 m late Monday afternoon, with minor flooding.
The Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge is currently at 7.67 m AHD and steady, with minor flooding.
The Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge may remain around 7.70 m AHD Monday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river may reach around 7.90 m AHD Monday evening, with minor flooding.
The Hunter River at Raymond Terrace is currently at 2.60 m AHD and falling, with minor flooding.
The Hunter River at Raymond Terrace is likely to remain around 2.70 m AHD during Monday, with minor flooding. High river levels are likely to continue for several days as peaks from the upper Hunter arrive.
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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 04 August 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Goulburn River at Sandy Hollow,3.63,falling,11:00 am Mon 04/08/25
Kingdon Ponds at Scone,1.34,falling,11:42 am Mon 04/08/25
Hunter River at Aberdeen,5.09,falling,11:15 am Mon 04/08/25
Hunter River at Muswellbrook,4.76,falling,11:15 am Mon 04/08/25
Hunter River at Denman,5.81,falling,11:15 am Mon 04/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Wollombi,6.69,falling,11:00 am Mon 04/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Bulga,3.20,rising,11:15 am Mon 04/08/25
Hunter River at Liddell Pump Stn,10.83,falling,11:30 am Mon 04/08/25
Hunter River at Singleton,10.33,rising,11:00 am Mon 04/08/25
Hunter River at Greta,9.19,rising,11:15 am Mon 04/08/25
Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge,7.67,steady,11:30 am Mon 04/08/25
Hunter River at Raymond Terrace,2.60,falling,11:30 am Mon 04/08/25
Hunter River at Hexham Bridge,1.08,falling,11:30 am Mon 04/08/25
Hunter River at Stockton,0.15,rising,11:30 am Mon 04/08/25
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.
