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.