Warnings

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Camden Haven River Sat 18 Jan 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
  
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Camden Haven River 
Issued at 02:43 AM EDT on Saturday 18 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LAURIETON ON THE HIGH TIDES LATE SATURDAY MORNING
 Minor flooding is possible at Laurieton late Saturday morning on the high tides. A minor flood peak is likely around midday Saturday.
 The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
 A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Central Coast.

Camden Haven River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Camden Haven River.

The Camden Haven River at Laurieton is currently at 0.68 metres and steady with the tide, below the minor flood level (1.10 m).
The Camden Haven River at Laurieton may exceed the minor flood level (1.10 m) late Saturday morning with the high tide. The river level may peak near 1.30 metres around midday Saturday, with minor flooding.

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 02:00 pm EDT on Saturday 18 January 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Camden Haven River at Logans Crossing,2.77,Steady,02:30 AM SAT 18/01/25
Camden Haven River at Laurieton,0.68,Steady,02:30 AM SAT 18/01/25

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.