Weather Warning
IDN36618
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Orara River
Issued at 5:11 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time on Friday 23 Oct 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT COUTTS CROSSING EARLY SATURDAY MORNING
Widespread heavy rainfall and river level rises have been recorded across the Orara catchment. River levels at Coutts Crossing are rising and minor flooding is possible early Saturday morning.
Orara River
Minor flooding possible at Coutts Crossing.
Orara River at Coutts Crossing
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing has recorded 2.20 m at 3:00 pm and rising, below the minor flood level.
Based on upstream gauges, the river level at Orara River at Coutts Crossing may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) early Saturday morning.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orara River at Karangi | 1.65 | rising | 4:00 pm Fri 23/10/26 |
| Orara River at Glenreagh | 2.88 | steady | 4:00 pm Fri 23/10/26 |
| Orara River at Coutts Crossing | 2.20 | 3:00 pm Fri 23/10/26 |
Next Issue
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEDT on Saturday 24 October 2026.