Following a day of very heavy rainfall across the Coast, Central Coast Council is reminding residents to avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for further impacts, with a Severe Weather Warning still in place for the region and minor flooding current along areas of Tuggerah Lakes. 
 
Current best projections from Bureau of Meteorology indicate that there will be likely localised flooding and residents should prepare accordingly. Residents can view information for their local area through this map to understand what could be the likely impact to their property. The map identifies a flood level of 1.67m that occurred in February 2020.
 
The Bureau of Meteorology has advised that Tuggerah Lakes may reach around 1.50 metres by Sunday afternoon. This level is higher than the April 2015 event when levels peaked at 1.45 metres, but less than the February 2020 event which reached 1.67 metres and when many roads and properties were flooded.
 
Please be aware that this flood water will continue to progressively rise over the coming days, so get prepared now. Based on current predictions, the flood peak may last 12 to 24 hours. Tuggerah Lakes may remain above the minor flood level (0.90 m) until late Monday.
 
A Minor Flood warning is no longer in place for Wyong River.
 
Due to the current significant rainfall, multiple properties across the Coast have had water and sewer services impacted, including sewerage interruptions in Davistown and South Tacoma. Council is managing the network, with crews working through repairs as quickly as possible in the current difficult conditions. Residents experiencing any water or sewer concerns should contact Council immediately on 1300 463 954.
 
Council continues to remind the community to take care on the roads and avoid unnecessary travel. Multiple local roads are currently closed due to flooding, and updates on our local roads can be found on Council's Facebook page.

Residents are also reminded to avoid swimming and any other recreational contact with the Coast’s waterways during (and for a few days after) the current significant rainfall. 
 
Currently the Mooney Mooney Dam is spilling and levels are continuing to be closely monitored by SES and Council staff. Should there be any change, SES will directly alert impacted residents. 
 
For emergency help in floods and storms, contact the local SES Unit on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call 000.