Potential tidal flooding - West Gosford, Erina, Saratoga, Davistown, Tascott and Woy Woy

High tides in Brisbane Water are likely to see shallow overland flooding in some surrounding low-lying areas.

• Last night’s high tide in Brisbane Water peaked at 1.06m above sea level.
• Tonight’s tide has the potential to be slightly higher, due to the water levels in Brisbane Water pumping up to higher levels over successive very large tides.
• It is estimated that it is likely to reach 1.1m above sea level overnight, peaking at 3am Tuesday 20 May.

Images show mapping of the likely tidal flood extents in Brisbane Water:

• West Gosford, Central Coast Highway at Racecourse Road, westbound lanes
• Erina, Central Coast Highway at Pateman Road – westbound lanes
• Woy Woy Town Centre, water coming up stormwater drains directly from Brisbane Water
• Davistown and Empire Bay, water coming overland from Brisbane Water
• Yattlaunga, Mundorra Road – water coming overland from Brisbane Water
• Saratoga, Steyne Road and Village Road waterfront properties
• Tascott, Victory Parade, waterfront properties 

See images here.

Take care on the roads, drive to the conditions, turn on your headlights and avoid any unnecessary travel. Local roads may be closed due to flood water. Please consider how water overland in your area may impact you (such as needing to move your car, or how water over roads may delay your journey). 
 

Roads

To stay up to date with NSW road closures and traffic information, refer to Flood risk tools | Central Coast Council and for closures on Council managed roads Road closures | Central Coast Council

Weather 

For weather warnings, forecasts, rainfall and river heights go to Bureau of Meteorology’s webpage or download the Bureau’s weather app: The BOM Weather app

Download the Hazards Near Me App to view emergency warnings and advice from NSW SES and set up watch zones to receive notifications for your area: Hazards Near Me app | NSW Government

Flood risk tools Flood risk tools | Central Coast Council

For information on what to do in a storm or flood visit: Homepage | NSW SES

For emergency help

• for emergency assistance in storms or flooding, call NSW SES on 132 500
• in a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000)