Flood Warning - Camden Haven River
State: NSWMinor Flood Warning for Camden Haven River and Camden Haven River at Laurieton
SeverityMinorEffectiveJan 17, 2025, 3:43 PM UTCExpiresJan 18, 2025, 3:43 PM UTCUrgencyUnknownAreaNew South Wales: Camden Haven River and Camden Haven River at LaurietonMinor flooding may occur along the Camden Haven River.
The Camden Haven River at Laurieton is currently at 0.68 metres and steady with the tide, below the minor flood level (1.10 m). The Camden Haven River at Laurieton may exceed the minor flood level (1.10 m) late Saturday morning with the high tide. The river level may peak near 1.30 metres around midday Saturday, with minor flooding.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
Weather warnings provided by Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and Australian State Emergency Services (SES).