Weather Warnings - Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Lake Macquarie

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Lake Macquarie
Issued at 09:47 AM EST on Thursday 07 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 6

FLOODING IS NO LONGER EXPECTED IN LAKE MACQUARIE AT BELMONT
Heavy rainfall between Sunday and Wednesday caused river level rises across the Lake Macquarie catchment. Lake Macquarie at Belmont reached the minor flood level (0.70 metres) early Wednesday morning on the high tide.
Rainfall has eased, and no significant rainfall is expected on Thursday. Lake levels will fall slowly during Thursday.

Lake Macquarie:
No further flooding is expected in the Lake Macquarie.

Lake Macquarie at Belmont peaked below the minor flood level (0.70m) on Thursday morning's high tide, and is below the minor flood level and falling.
The Lake Macquarie at Belmont is expected to remain below the minor flood level (0.70 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: 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:
Lake Macquarie at Belmont,0.57,Steady,09:00 AM THU 07/07/22
Lake Macquarie at Marmong Point,0.58,Steady,09:00 AM THU 07/07/22

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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