Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales Final Flood Warning For The Hastings River Issued at 03:02 PM EDT on Sunday 19 January 2025 Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT SETTLEMENT POINT River levels at Settlement Point are expected to remain below the minor flood level. Hastings River: No further flooding is expected in the Hastings River. The Hastings River at Settlement Point peaked at 1.14 metres on the high tide around 12:15 pm Sunday 19 January, below the minor flood level (1.20 m). The water level is currently at 1.12 metres and falling. The Hastings River at Settlement Point is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.20 m). 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/midnorth.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: Hastings River at Mt Seaview,2.95,Steady,12:45 AM SUN 19/01/25 Hastings River at Kindee Bridge,2.67,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 19/01/25 Hastings River at Wauchope,1.60,Steady,01:30 PM SUN 19/01/25 Wilson River at Telegraph Point,0.96,Rising,01:30 PM SUN 19/01/25 Hastings River at Settlement Point,1.12,Falling,01:30 PM SUN 19/01/25 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.