Weather Warning

IDN36503

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for the Manning, Gloucester, Paterson and Williams Rivers

Issued at 12:19 AM AEST on Friday 29 May 2026.

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR THE MANNING, GLOUCESTER, PATERSON AND WILLIAMS RIVERS FROM LATE FRIDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Orara River   
Coffs Coast   
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers   
Hastings River   
Manning and Gloucester Rivers   minor flooding
Goulburn and Upper Hunter Rivers   
Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River   
Paterson and Williams Rivers   minor flooding
Newcastle Area   

A Flood Warning is current for the Hastings River.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Saturday 30 May 2026.