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Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Orara River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 10:27 AM EDT on Monday 20 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT COUTTS CROSSING
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river level rises along the Orara River, however flooding is no longer expected.
Orara River:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Orara River.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing (manual flood gauge) is currently estimated to be below the minor level (5.00 m).
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 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/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,1.36,Falling,10:00 AM MON 20/01/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),2.40,Falling,10:00 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.
Final Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 10:27 AM EDT on Monday 20 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT COUTTS CROSSING
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river level rises along the Orara River, however flooding is no longer expected.
Orara River:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Orara River.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing (manual flood gauge) is currently estimated to be below the minor level (5.00 m).
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 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/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,1.36,Falling,10:00 AM MON 20/01/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),2.40,Falling,10:00 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.
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