Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:34 pm AEST on Tuesday 19 August 2025

Flood Watch Number: 2

MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY ALONG THE NORTH WEST SLOPES FROM LATE WEDNESDAY, WITH ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE

MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE MID NORTH COAST, HUNTER AND COLO RIVER CATCHMENTS FROM THURSDAY MORNING

Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across the North West Slopes, Mid North Coast and into the Hunter on Wednesday and Thursday. This rainfall is likely to result in to minor to moderate flooding along the North West Slopes from late Wednesday, with isolated major flooding possible. Minor to moderate flooding is possible in the Mid North Coast, Hunter and Colo River catchments from Thursday morning.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are wet following recent rainfall.

There is some degree of uncertainty over the exact location and timing of the heaviest falls. Localised river level rises and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall.

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 River
Minor flooding

Coffs Coast

Bellinger and Kalang Rivers
Minor flooding

Nambucca River
Minor to Moderate flooding

Macleay River
Minor flooding

Hastings River
Minor flooding

Manning and Gloucester Rivers
Minor flooding

Myall River
Minor flooding

Karuah River

Goulburn and Upper Hunter Rivers
Minor flooding

Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River
Minor to Moderate flooding

Colo River
Minor to Moderate flooding

Macdonald River

Upper Macintyre River
Minor flooding

Gwydir River
Minor to Major flooding

Peel River
Moderate flooding

Namoi River
Moderate to Major flooding

A Flood Warning is current for the Namoi River catchment.

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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