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Australian Government Bureau of MeteorologyMinor Flood Warning for the Myall River
at Bulahdelah
Issued at 11:36 am EST on Thursday 22 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BULAHDELAH
Moderate to heavy rainfall totals have resulted in minor flooding along the Myall River at Bulahdelah, where renewed river level rises are occurring.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday.
The situation is being closely monitored, and the warning will be update as required.
Myall River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Myall River.
The Myall River at Bulahdelah is currently at 3.44 metres and rising, above the minor flooding (3.0 m). The Myall River at Bulahdelah may peak near 3.80 metres Thursday night.
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 06:00 pm EST on Thursday 22 May 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
---|---|---|---|
Myall River at Markwell | 5.62 | Steady | 11:32 AM THU 22/05/25 |
Myall River at Bulahdelah | 3.44 | Rising | 11:33 AM THU 22/05/25 |
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.