Warnings

Minor Flood Warning For The Hastings River Fri 23 May 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Hastings River 
Issued at 08:34 PM EST on Friday 23 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 23

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT WAUCHOPE AND SETTLEMENT POINT.
 Rainfall continues to ease across the catchment of the Hastings River and river levels are falling. Minor flooding continues at Wauchope and Settlement Point.
 River Levels at Wauchope are expected to fall below the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. At Settlement Point the river level is expected to fall below the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight, before rising again to around the minor level on the Saturday morning and afternoon high tides.

Hastings River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Hastings River.

The Hastings River at Kindee Bridge is currently at 3.70 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (4.70 m).
The Hastings River at Kindee Bridge is expected to continue falling and remain below the minor flood level (4.70 m).

The Hastings River at Wauchope is currently at 3.16 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Hastings River at Wauchope may fall below the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

The Hastings River at Settlement Point is currently at 1.36 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Hastings River at Settlement Point may fall below the minor flood level (1.20 m) overnight Friday into Saturday, before rising again to around the minor flood level on the Saturday morning and afternoon high tides.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Saturday 24 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Hastings River at Mt Seaview,3.12,Falling,01:15 PM FRI 23/05/25
Hastings River at Kindee Bridge,3.70,Falling,08:00 PM FRI 23/05/25
Hastings River at Wauchope,3.16,Falling,08:15 PM FRI 23/05/25
Wilson River at Telegraph Point,2.66,Falling,08:15 PM FRI 23/05/25
Hastings River at Settlement Point,1.36,Falling,08:15 PM FRI 23/05/25

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.