Minor Flood Warning For The Orara River
24 AUGUST 2025 10:26 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 10:26 AM AEST on Sunday 24 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 7
MINOR FLOODING PEAKED AND FALLING AT COUTTS CROSSING
Minor flooding is easing along the Orara River at Coutts Crossing. No significant rainfall has been recorded in the last 48 hours to 10 am Sunday. No significant rainfall is expected for the next few days.
Orara River:
Minor flooding is easing along the Orara River.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing peaked at 7.49 m around 12:00 pm Saturday 23 August, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 5.84 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is likely to fall below the minor flood level 5.00 m Sunday afternoon.
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 11:00 AM AEST on Monday 25 August 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.17,steady,10:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Orara River at Glenreagh,1.73,falling,10:00 am Sun 24/08/25
Orara River at Coutts Crossing,5.84,falling,7:45 am Sun 24/08/25
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.
