Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The St Georges Basin
Issued at 10:30 AM AEST on Saturday 05 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 9

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SUSSEX INLET ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON ON THE HIGH TIDE
River levels fell below the minor flood level at Sussex Inlet on Thursday night. However, renewed minor flooding is possible in the St Georges Basin at Sussex Inlet during Saturday afternoon on the high tide.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast over the next few days.

St Georges Basin:
Minor flooding is possible at Sussex Inlet on Saturday afternoon on the high tide.

The Sussex Inlet is currently at 0.53 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Sussex Inlet may reach around the minor flood level (0.90 m) Saturday afternoon on the high tide.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 06 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Tomerong Creek at Hawken Rd,0.96,steady,9:01 am Sat 05/07/25
St Georges Basin at Island Point,0.72,steady,10:15 am Sat 05/07/25
Sussex Inlet,0.53,steady,10:24 am Sat 05/07/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.