Residents near Tuggerah Lake, Budgewoi Lake, and Lake Munmorah were issued an evacuation order late last night, with the NSW SES directing people to leave immediately due to moderate but hazardous flooding.
The order was issued around 11.30 pm Friday after rising flood levels put low-lying homes and roads at risk of being cut off.
The Bureau of Meteorology expects Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty to peak near 1.50 metres this morning May 24, exceeding the moderate flood level.
An evacuation centre has been established at:
Diggers at The Entrance – 315 The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty.
The SES urged residents to evacuate early and take essential items and pets.
Those who stay may become isolated without power, water, or emergency access.
Floodwaters are impacting:
- Low-lying properties near Tuggerah Lake, Budgewoi Lake, and Lake Munmorah
- Key road links and transport routes in the surrounding areas
Earlier in the evening a MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND order was also issued due to hazardous major flooding
- Low-lying areas along Geoffrey Road, Royle Street, Henery Street and Hyles Street-
- Low-lying areas around the Ourimbah Creek, Chittaway Bay
- South Tacoma Road- Kingsland Close- Raymond Street
Residents are advised to avoid travel through flood-prone areas and follow directions from emergency services. Road closures and conditions can be checked at:
SES NSW www.ses.nsw.gov.au
Road conditions www.livetraffic.com.au
Central Coast Council Advice and Warning
Assistance for farmers
The NSW Government is supporting landholders impacted by the floods through its Agriculture and Animal Services Functional Area program (AASFA).
For urgent requests for stock assistance, including animal assessment, veterinary support or emergency fodder, call the AASFA emergency hotline at 1800 814 647.
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What are you expecting them to do ?
I have read your comment and it’s making no sense
E.g ehy is this happening well rain of cause and
THEY WILL NOT Put up any more then they have nor will they put up pictures or names of people who are not alive due to floods common sense lovely
They have shelter in place for people that need them due to floods and they have all you need to know and what to do up on their website
well said Renee
full on load of jibber.makes no sense..please leave the people trying to help do there jobs in the worst of conditions..well done to all SES AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS in this trying time.this person should have spent there money on speech therapy