US EditionParts of Taree Urged to Evacuate by Early Afternoon as Rain Treads North
- On May 20, 2025, parts of Taree and surrounding mid-north coast areas in NSW faced severe flooding and evacuation orders due to heavy rainfall continuing overnight and into the day.
- A persistent coastal trough offshore, combined with a high pressure system, led to prolonged heavy rains and flooding, prompting severe weather warnings and emergency responses.
- Heavy rainfall triggered significant flooding along the Paterson, Gloucester, and Williams Rivers, leading to over 2,000 calls to the SES and at least 22 flood rescues overnight across regions encompassing the Hunter area and coastal zones to its north.
- The Bureau of Meteorology reported 278.8mm of rain in a 24-hour period at Taree and forecast isolated rainfall totals reaching 180mm, while the SES advised residents in vulnerable areas to leave immediately, warning that increasing floodwaters could block escape routes.
- The continued severe weather threatens further flooding and infrastructure disruption, with emergency services advising immediate evacuation to safer locations to avoid being trapped or needing rescue.
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