The SES has warned minor flooding is expected at Gloucester and Wingham Friday morning and Taree in the middle of the day, with heavy rainfall observed across parts of the Manning and Gloucester river catchment.
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Further river level rises to the moderate flood level are possible at Gloucester, Wingham and Taree overnight Friday into Saturday morning.
Minor flooding is expected at Croki Friday afternoon, with a peak early Saturday on the high tide.
Automated river level observations are unavailable for Manning River at Wingham.
Gloucester River:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Gloucester River.
The Gloucester River at Gloucester was expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.30 m) around 9am Friday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (4.90 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.
Manning River:
Minor to moderate flooding may occur along the Manning River at Wingham and Taree from Friday into Saturday.
Minor flooding may occur along the Manning River at Croki.
The Manning River at Wingham is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.90 m) around 11 am Friday.
The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (8.90 m) around midnight Friday into Saturday and may peak near 9.20 metres Saturday afternoon.
The Manning River at Taree is expected to exceed the minor flood level (1.80 m) around 3pm Friday. The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (2.40 m) around 3am Saturday and may peak near 3.10 metres Saturday afternoon.
The Manning River at Croki Wharf is expected to exceed the minor flood level (1.50 m) around 2pm Friday. The river level may peak near 1.80 metres around 2am Saturday with the high tide.