Weather Warnings - 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 04:43 AM EDT on Saturday 06 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 3

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED IN THE PATERSON & WILLIAMS RIVERS
In the 24 hours to 4am Saturday morning, rainfall totals up to 60mm have been recorded across the Paterson and Williams river catchments. River level rises have been observed across the catchment, but are expected to remain below the minor flood level. Rainfall has started to ease and is expected to continue easing during Saturday.

Williams River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Williams River.
The Williams River at Dungog is currently at 2.67 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Williams River at Dungog is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.90 m).

The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls is currently at 1.94 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.10 m).

Paterson River:
Flooding is no longer expected in the Paterson River.
The Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge is currently at 2.11 metres and rising, 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,2.67,Rising,03:00 AM SAT 06/04/24
Williams River at Mill Dam Falls,1.94,Steady,03:00 AM SAT 06/04/24
Allyn River at Halton,1.63,Rising,12:45 AM SAT 06/04/24
Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge,2.11,Rising,03:45 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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