15/01/2025
Gloucester and Wingham flooding
Stay informed
Advice
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted dangerous flooding on the Manning and Gloucester Rivers:
- WIngham
- Gloucester Shire
You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises a strong cold front and its associated trough are forecast to cross the state today, moving offshore early Thursday morning. Following the passage of the trough, a low pressure system is expected to develop offshore along the central coast, resulting in increased rainfall about parts of the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Northern rivers.
Catchments in the flood watch are moderately wet.
The Flood Watch area affected by rainfall, as well as rainfall totals, will be highly sensitive to the position and strength of any developing low pressure system.
This weather system is expected to cause flooding in the Flood Watch areas starting from Thursday evening into the weekend. The Bureau is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updated advice as required. Catchment specific warnings will be issued if and when required.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Low lying roads and causeways
- Areas adjacent to the river banks
View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/LVLfJz
Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Post current at 5:36pm on Wednesday 15th January 2025.