Flood Warning - Orara River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Moderate Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 08:45 PM EDT on Thursday 25 February 2021
Flood Watch Number: 10

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENREAGH
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Orara River at Glenreagh.
Minor flooding is occurring at Coutts Crossing. Moderate flooding is likely early Friday morning.

Orara River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Orara River. Moderate flooding continues at Glenreagh. Minor flooding is occurring at Coutts Crossing with moderate flooding expected Friday morning.

The Orara River at Glenreagh Automatic Gauge peaked at 10.59 metres around midday Thursday and is currently at 9.28 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.

The Orara River at Glenreagh (manual flood gauge) peaked at 8.20 metres (estimated) around 1:00pm Thursday and is currently falling, with moderate flooding.

The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is likely to peak near 10.50 metres Friday morning with moderate 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/northcoast.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 09:00 am EDT on Friday 26 February 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.79,Steady,08:15 PM THU 25/02/21
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),9.28,Falling,08:00 PM THU 25/02/21
Orara River at Coutts Crossing,7.90,Rising,08:00 PM THU 25/02/21

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.