Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations reissued to correct subtitle Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Hastings River Issued at 12:24 PM AEST on Friday 29 May 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SETTLEMENT POINT ON THE HIGH TIDE FRIDAY EVENING Moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday morning has caused river level rises across the Hastings River catchment. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Friday, which may cause additional river level rises. Minor flooding is possible at Settlement Point on the high tide Friday evening. Hastings River: Minor flooding possible along the Hastings River at Settlement Point. No observations are currently available at Settlement Point. The Hastings River at Settlement Point may reach near the minor flood level (1.20 m AHD) Friday evening on the high tide. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Saturday 30 May 2026. Latest River Heights: Hastings River at Mt Seaview,1.92,rising,12:15 pm Fri 29/05/26 Hastings River at Kindee Bridge,1.88,steady,12:00 pm Fri 29/05/26 Hastings River at Wauchope Railway Bridge,0.34,falling,12:00 pm Fri 29/05/26 Wilson River at Telegraph Point,0.41,falling,12:00 pm Fri 29/05/26 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.