Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Wyong/Tuggerah Lake

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For Tuggerah Lake
Issued at 10:47 AM EST on Friday 10 May 2024
Flood Warning Number: 11

FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT LONG JETTY
Tuggerah Lake levels at Long Jetty fell below the minor flood level early Friday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout Friday and over the weekend. This may result in renewed river and lake level rises in the Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake catchment.
The situation is being closely monitored and a warning will be issued if required.

Tuggerah Lake:
Flooding is no longer occurring in Tuggerah Lake.
The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty is currently at 0.82 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (0.90 metres).

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: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/greatersydney.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:
Jilliby Creek at Jilliby,1.02,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 10/05/24
Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty,0.82,Steady,10:15 AM FRI 10/05/24
Tuggerah Lake at The Entrance,0.80,Steady,10:15 AM FRI 10/05/24

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.

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