Chichester River flows and wet weather information

After rain, the Chichester Dam may fill to capacity. Water will ‘spill’ over the dam spillway and flow down the Chichester River.

The depth of the water is measured by gauges at a weir about 1km below Chichester Dam.

View in real time depth of the water at the weir here.

WaterNSW WaterInsights – for the Williams and Chichester Rivers

Flood and emergency warnings

The NSW SES is the lead agency in the event of a flood and will contact residents. Current warnings are on their website.

To receive notifications about floods and other hazards download the Hazards Near Me for Apple and Android devices.

Dungog Shire Council provides information during an emergency.

Hunter Water’s wet weather and service disruption information.

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