Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Flood Watch For The Orara, Parts Of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Peel-Namoi And Gwydir Catchments Issued at 01:58 PM AEST on Saturday 02 August 2025 Flood Watch Number: 3 MINOR TO ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY Catchments likely to be affected include: Orara River Bellinger and Kalang Rivers Macleay River Hastings River Manning and Gloucester Rivers Myall River Karuah River Goulburn and Upper Hunter Rivers Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River Paterson and Williams Rivers Newcastle Area Gwydir River Peel River Namoi River Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Peel For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood 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 Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Sunday 03 August 2025.