Updated 10.15am, Tuesday 29 April 2024

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a MINOR FLOOD WARNING for TUGGERAH LAKE at LONG JETTY (9:32am, Tues 29 April - Flood Warning Number: 2)

👉 http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/wyong-tuggerahlake.shtml 

⚠️ NSW SES issued a WATCH AND ACT: DO NOT ENTER FLOODWATER for CHITTAWAY BAY (3.10pm, Mon 28 April) - which is still active.

View full warning: https://hubs.la/Q03k9pb30 

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) NOT TO ENTER FLOODWATER due to predicted rising minor flooding:

• Chittaway Point

• Chittaway Bay

• Chittaway Ourimbah Creek

• Low lying parts of Tuggerah Lake

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing. Avoid floodwater for your safety.

👉A sand dump site has been set up at Sunshine Reserve - Geoffrey Road Chittaway.

🌊Tuggerah Lakes is at 0.9m AHD at 9.30am Tue 29 April, which is the minor flood level of 0.9m.  The channel is currently open between the lake and ocean - we've seen water running in and out throughout the whole tidal cycle.  However, the lake water level is generally at a similar level to the ocean and within the tidal range. Council staff remain on site with seven heavy machinery vehicles helping to clear sand.

This event may change quickly. We are monitoring the situation and will update our Facebook posts if the situation changes.

📝Plan your route carefully to avoid flooded roads and allow extra travel time.

✔️Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.

⛔Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines and rivers.

⛔Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in floodwater - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget it. Fines apply. Please take care on the roads, drive to the conditions, turn your headlights and avoid unnecessary travel. Local roads may be closed due to flash flooding.   

Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.

For more information:

• RADIO NEWS: Listen locally to ABC Central Coast (92.5 FM) https://www.abc.net.au/listen/live/centralcoast and download ABC Listen App
• NSW SES: Follow @NSWSES on social media or visit their website at http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au
• WHAT TO DO DURING A FLOOD: https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/during-emergency/during-flood
• WEATHER:  For the latest weather, warnings, rainfall and creek heights, go to the Bureau of Meteorology or BOM weather app http://www.bom.gov.au/   
• ASSISTANCE:  For emergency assistance in storms or flooding, call NSW SES on 132 500. If life-threatening, call 000 (Triple Zero).    
• STAY INFORMED: Download the Hazards Near Me App to view emergency warnings and advice and set up watch zones to receive notifications for your area. For information on what to do in a storm or flood visit: www.ses.nsw.gov.au    
• ROAD CLOSURES:  For road closures or works impacting traffic, go to www.livetraffic.com Live Traffic NSW app or call 132 701
• HOW YOU MAY BE IMPACTED FROM FLOODS: If you live around Tuggerah Lakes, check out Council’s online flood mapping tool which shows a visual representation on a map of how your own property, and the surrounding roads and spaces may be impacted at various lake or river heights. https://maps.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/public
• LAGOON TRIGGER LEVELS AND LIVE WATER LEVELS: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/environment/coastlines/estuaries-lagoons-and-wetlands/coastal-lagoons
• TUGGERAH LAKES ESTUARY AND CHANNEL:  https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/environment/coastlines/estuaries-lagoons-and-wetlands/tuggerah-lakes-estuary 

Phone 02 4306 7900 to call in any Council-related urgent reports such as water or sewer issues, or urgent road safety issues (such as fallen trees over roads).