Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:58 pm AEST on Saturday 2 August 2025

Flood Watch Number: 3

MINOR TO ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY

Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of the Mid North Coast and Hunter for the remainder of Saturday into Sunday, extending to the North West Slopes. This rain may cause minor flooding in the Orara, parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter and Gwydir catchments from late Saturday onwards, with minor to moderate flooding possible in the Peel-Namoi catchment and along Wollombi Brook.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet or saturated due to recent rainfall.

Localised river level rises and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall.

A severe weather warning is current for damaging winds and heavy rainfall for the Mid North Coast, Hunter and parts of the North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Flood Classes (minor, moderate and major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Orara RiverMinor flooding

Bellinger and Kalang RiversMinor flooding

Macleay RiverMinor flooding

Hastings RiverMinor flooding

Manning and Gloucester RiversMinor flooding

Myall RiverMinor flooding

Karuah River

Goulburn and Upper Hunter RiversMinor flooding

Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter RiverMinor to Moderate flooding

Paterson and Williams RiversMinor flooding

Newcastle Area

Gwydir RiverMinor flooding

Namoi RiverMinor to Moderate flooding

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Peel

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings

For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

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