Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Manning River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Manning And Gloucester Rivers
Issued at 10:56 AM EDT on Saturday 06 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED
Rainfall totals of up to 128 mm have been observed in the Manning and Gloucester River catchments in the 24 hours to 9am Saturday. In response to this rainfall, river rises have been observed across the catchment during Friday night, but are expected to remain below the minor flood levels.
Showers are forecast for the remainder of Saturday, however no significant rainfall totals are expected. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated if required.

Gloucester River:
No further flooding is expected in the Gloucester River.
The Gloucester River at Gloucester is near a peak of 2.20 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (4.30 metres).

Manning River:
No further flooding is expected in the Manning River.
The Manning River at Wingham is currently at 1.49 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (4.90 metres).

The Manning River at Taree is currently at 0.99 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (1.80 metres).

The Manning River at Croki Wharf is currently at 0.88 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (1.50 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: 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:
Gloucester River at Gloucester,2.20,Falling,10:00 AM SAT 06/04/24
Manning River at Mount George,0.20,Steady,10:30 AM SAT 06/04/24
Manning River at Killawarra Bridge,2.14,Falling,10:00 AM SAT 06/04/24
Manning River at Wingham,1.46,Falling,10:30 AM SAT 06/04/24
Manning River at Taree,0.88,Falling,10:30 AM SAT 06/04/24
Manning River at Croki Wharf,0.80,Falling,10:30 AM SAT 06/04/24
Manning River at Harrington,0.22,Falling,10:30 AM SAT 06/04/24

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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