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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Minor Flood Warning for the Camden Haven River

at Laurieton

Issued at 3:36 pm EST on Sunday 27 April 2025

Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LAURIETON FROM SUNDAY EVENING ON THE HIGH TIDE

Rainfall overnight Saturday into Sunday, combined with the high tide on Sunday evening has the potential to cause minor flooding at Laurieton on the high tide Sunday evening.

The situation is being closely monitored and this flood warning will be updated as required.

Camden Haven River:

Minor flooding may occur along the Camden Haven River.

The Camden Haven River at Laurieton is currently at 0.04 metres and rising with the tide, below the minor flood level (1.10 metres). The Camden Haven River at Laurieton may reach the minor flood level (1.10 m) Sunday evening, with the high tide.

Flood Safety Advice:

In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.

  • * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
  • * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
  • * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
  • * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.

For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:

* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au

* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com

* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/midnorth.shtml

* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/

* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 04:00 pm EST on Monday 28 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:

Location Height of River (m) Tendency Date/Time of Observation
Camden Haven River at Logans Crossing 2.93 Falling 03:15 PM SUN 27/04/25
Camden Haven River at Laurieton 0.04 Rising 02:30 PM SUN 27/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.