Weather Warnings - Flood Warning
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Myall River
Issued at 12:42 PM EDT on Saturday 06 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 3
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BULAHDELAH
Rainfall totals of up to 181 mm have been observed in the Myall River catchment in the 48 hours to 9:00 am Saturday, which has caused river level rises along the Myall River. Showers are forecast over the coming days, but no further significant rainfall totals are expected.
Flooding is no longer expected on the Myall River at Bulahdelah.
Myall River:
Flooding is no longer expected in the Myall River.
The Myall River at Bulahdelah is currently at 1.69 metres and falling slowly, below the minor flood level (3.00m).
The Myall River at Bulahdelah is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 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/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:
Myall River at Markwell,4.00,Steady,11:26 AM SAT 06/04/24
Myall River at Bulahdelah,1.69,Steady,11:16 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.