NSW/ACTMONDAY 20 January 2025, 10:31AM AEDT
Flood Warning for the Paterson/Williams Rivers
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales Final Flood Warning For The Paterson And Williams Rivers Issued at 10:31 AM EDT on Monday 20 January 2025 Flood Warning Number: 12 MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT DUNGOG, MILL DAM FALLS AND GOSTWYCK BRIDGE Minor flooding is no longer occurring at Dungog, Mill Dam Falls and Gostwyck Bridge. No significant rainfall totals are forecast for the next few days. Williams River: Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Williams River. The Williams River at Dungog is currently at 2.57 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (4.90 m). The Williams River at Dungog is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.90 m). The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls fell below the minor flood level (6.10 m) Sunday afternoon and is currently at 3.36 metres and falling, below minor flood level. The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.10 m). Paterson River: Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Paterson River. The Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge is currently at 5.19 metres and falling, below the minor flood level. The Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (9.10 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: Williams River at Dungog,2.57,Falling,09:30 AM MON 20/01/25 Williams River at Mill Dam Falls,3.36,Falling,09:00 AM MON 20/01/25 Allyn River at Halton,1.38,Steady,09:45 AM MON 20/01/25 Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge,5.19,Falling,09:45 AM MON 20/01/25 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.