Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales Final Flood Warning For The Orara River Issued at 09:39 AM EST on Tuesday 29 April 2025 Flood Warning Number: 4 FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT COUTTS CROSSING No significant rainfall has been recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday. Flooding is no longer occurring along the Orara River at Coutts Crossing. Showers are forecast over the next few days, however rainfall totals are not expected to significantly impact river levels. Orara River: Flooding is no longer occurring along the Orara River. The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is currently at 4.90 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.00 m). The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m). Orara River at Glenreagh Bridge (manual flood gauge): Cancellation Flood Safety Advice: In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500. * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place. * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood. * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains. * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.} For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts: * NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au * RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com * Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml * Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ * Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/ * BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW Next issue: This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Orara River at Karangi,1.22,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 29/04/25 Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),1.83,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 29/04/25 Orara River at Coutts Crossing,4.90,Falling,07:15 AM TUE 29/04/25 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.