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Advice

NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted falling minor flooding on the Manning River:

  • Croki and surrounds

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website, HazardWatch and Facebook pages, the Hazards Near Me mobile app, local radio or television, and by following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises a broad trough over northern and eastern NSW is expected to generate widespread moderate rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days. A low within the trough is expected to result in heavy rainfall for parts of the Hunter and southern parts of the Mid North Coast from late Thursday.

Minor flooding may develop from overnight Thursday into Friday along the Manning and Gloucester. Uncertainty remains in the location of the heaviest falls, and the Flood Watch area will be revised over the coming days.

Catchments in the flood watch area are moderately wet.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwater:

  • Low lying areas adjacent to the river
  • Low lying roads, bridges and causeways

What you need to do:

  • If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.
  • Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
  • Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
  • If there is a flooded road, turn around, find a safer way or wait until floods ease.
  • Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
  • People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.
  • Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
  • If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
  • Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.
  • People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.
  • Companion animals and livestock should be relocated to higher ground that will not become an island.

For more information:

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234
For any additional information please call the Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) on 1800 227 228.
Accessibility

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency:

  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and request NSW SES.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call NSW SES.