21/05/2025
โ ๏ธ please stay safe and keep an eye out for alerts and notifications from local SES units. Follow local units to keep up to date - NSW SES Wyong Unit NSW SES - Gosford Unit
Tuggerah Lakes including Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah flooding
Stay informed
Advice
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted minor flooding on the Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake:
- Tuggerah Lake, Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah
You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty is currently at 0.91 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (0.90 m).
The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty may reach around 1.00 metre Thursday evening, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible, with forecast rainfall.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Low-lying areas adjacent and around the Tuggerah Lake, Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah.
- Low -lying streets, parklands and fields should be carefully monitored when moving in and out of the area.
View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/y_bsEO
Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up โWatch Zonesโ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Post current at 11:49am on Wednesday 21st May 2025.
