Weather Warning
IDN36639
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning for the Paterson and Williams Rivers
Issued at 9:07 PM AEST on Saturday 2 Aug 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 3
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT GOSTWYCK BRIDGE AND MILL DAM FALLS SUNDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT DUNGOG LATE SATURDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed since Friday night across the Paterson and Williams River catchments. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Saturday night and throughout Sunday. River level rises are occurring along the upper reaches of both rivers. Moderate flooding is likely along the Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge. Along the Williams River, moderate flooding is forecast at Mill Dam Falls, with minor flooding likely at Dungog.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is current for the Mid North Coast, Hunter and parts of Northern Rivers, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.
Williams River
Moderate flooding is likely to occur along the Williams River.
Paterson River
Moderate flooding is likely to occur along the Paterson River.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams River at Dungog | 4.74 | rising | 8:30 pm Sat 02/08/25 |
| Williams River at Mill Dam Falls | 4.04 | rising | 8:00 pm Sat 02/08/25 |
| Allyn River at Halton | 3.22 | rising | 8:45 pm Sat 02/08/25 |
| Paterson River at Gostwyck | 6.62 | rising | 8:45 pm Sat 02/08/25 |