Warnings

Final Flood Warning For The Paterson And Williams Rivers Mon 04 Aug 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Final Flood Warning For The Paterson And Williams Rivers 
Issued at 06:59 AM AEST on Monday 04 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 10

FLOODING EASED AT GOSTWYCK BRIDGE, DUNGOG AND MILL DAM FALLS 
 Along the Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge, river levels are expected to fall below the minor flood level next few hours.  
 Along the Williams River at Dungog and Mill Dam Falls, river levels have fallen below the minor flood level.  

Williams River:
Flooding has eased along the Williams River.
The Williams River at Dungog is currently at 3.76 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Williams River at Dungog will remain below the minor flood level (4.90 m) Monday morning. 

The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls is currently at 5.85 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls will remain below the minor flood level (6.10 m) Monday morning. 

Paterson River:
Flooding has eased along the Paterson River.
The Paterson River at Gostwyck is currently at 9.11 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Paterson River at Gostwyck is expected to fall below the minor flood level (9.10 m) shortly. 

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Williams River at Dungog,3.76,falling,6:30 am Mon 04/08/25
Williams River at Mill Dam Falls,5.85,falling,6:00 am Mon 04/08/25
Allyn River at Halton,1.96,falling,6:45 am Mon 04/08/25
Paterson River at Gostwyck,9.11,falling,6:45 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.