Warnings

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Hunter River Sat 02 Aug 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Hunter River 
Issued at 11:15 PM AEST on Saturday 02 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SCONE, ABERDEEN, AND MUSWELLBROOK SUNDAY MORNING
 Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded over the Hunter catchment since Friday. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Saturday night and throughout Sunday. River level rises are occurring across the catchment, and minor flooding is possible at Scone, Aberdeen, and Muswellbrook during Sunday morning. 
 A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is current for the Mid North Coast, Hunter and parts of Northern Rivers, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts

Upper Hunter:
Minor flooding is possible along the upper Hunter River
The Kingdon Ponds at Scone is currently at 2.45 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Kingdon Ponds at Scone may reach the minor flood level (3.20 m) early Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 

The Hunter River at Aberdeen is currently at 5.21 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Hunter River at Aberdeen may reach the minor flood level (7.20 m) Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 

The Hunter River at Muswellbrook is currently at 4.00 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Hunter River at Muswellbrook may reach the minor flood level (7.20 m) Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 

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.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 05:00 AM AEST on Sunday 03 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Goulburn River at Sandy Hollow,1.23,steady,11:00 pm Sat 02/08/25
Kingdon Ponds at Scone,2.45,rising,11:12 pm Sat 02/08/25
Hunter River at Aberdeen,5.21,rising,10:45 pm Sat 02/08/25
Hunter River at Muswellbrook,4.00,rising,10:45 pm Sat 02/08/25
Hunter River at Denman,2.66,rising,10:45 pm Sat 02/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Wollombi,0.90,rising,11:00 pm Sat 02/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Bulga,1.16,steady,10:45 pm Sat 02/08/25
Hunter River at Liddell Pump Stn,5.99,rising,11:00 pm Sat 02/08/25
Hunter River at Singleton,2.53,steady,11:00 pm Sat 02/08/25
Hunter River at Greta,4.05,rising,10:45 pm Sat 02/08/25
Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge,1.45,rising,11:00 pm Sat 02/08/25
Hunter River at Raymond Terrace,0.72,steady,11:00 pm Sat 02/08/25
Hunter River at Hexham Bridge,0.31,steady,11:00 pm Sat 02/08/25
Hunter River at Stockton,0.12,rising,11:00 pm Sat 02/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.