Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales Final Flood Warning For The Orara River Issued at 09:26 AM EST on Tuesday 27 May 2025 Flood Warning Number: 14 MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT COUTTS CROSSING The Orara River at Coutts Crossing fell below the minor flood level Monday afternoon. No significant rainfall is forecast across the Orara catchment for the next few days. Orara River: No further flooding is expected in the Orara River. The Orara River at Coutts Crossing was at 4.80 metres and falling on Monday afternoon, below the minor flood level (5.00 m). The Orara River at Coutts Crossing will remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m) over the next few days. 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,1.37,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 27/05/25 Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),1.94,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 27/05/25 Orara River at Coutts Crossing,4.80,Falling,04:00 PM MON 26/05/25 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.