Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Tuggerah Lake Issued at 11:13 AM AEDT on Tuesday 20 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LONG JETTY OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY Moderate to heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river level rises across the catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty may peak near the minor flood level overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Tuggerah Lake: Minor flooding is possible along the Tuggerah Lake. The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty is currently at 0.81 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level. The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty may peak near the minor flood level (0.90 m AHD) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. 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 12:00 PM AEDT on Wednesday 21 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Wyong River at Gears,4.59,falling,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26 Jilliby Creek at Jilliby,2.55,falling,10:45 am Tue 20/01/26 Tuggerah Lake at The Entrance,0.79,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26 Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty,0.81,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26 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.