The NSW Mid-North Coast is experiencing unprecedented flooding. A slow-moving storm system between Newcastle and Grafton has dumped massive amounts of rain across the region, forcing thousands from their homes and breaking long-standing flood records. In Taree, the Manning River rose higher than ever before, beating its previous record from 1929. The water level reached 6.37 meters on Wednesday morning. The town received 279 millimeters of rain in 24 hours to 9am Tuesday, which is nearly a third of its average annual rainfall. The rainfall has been intense and widespread. Mount Seaview recorded 319mm in just 24 hours by 9 … Continue reading NSW Flooding Cuts Off Over 48,800 as Manning River Hits Record 6.37m