Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and North West Slopes & Plains forecast districts

Issued at 04:30 PM EST on Sunday 03 August 2025

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and North West Slopes & Plains forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and North West Slopes & Plains forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury And Nepean Rivers
Issued at 10:53 AM AEST on Sunday 03 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MENANGLE, AND POSSIBLE AT PUTTY ROAD
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Nepean River catchment during Saturday. Rainfall has eased since early Sunday morning.
River rises have occurred along the Nepean River and Colo River. Minor flooding is nearing a peak at Menangle, and minor flooding is possible at Putty Road.

Upper Nepean River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Nepean River at Menangle Bridge.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is currently at 5.25 m and steady, with minor flooding (5.20 m).
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is currently nearing a peak around 5.30 m with minor flooding.

Colo River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Colo River at Putty Road.
No data is available for the Colo River at Putty Road. Based on a nearby automatic station, the river is expected to be below the minor flood level (2.70 metres), and rising.
The Colo River at Putty Road may reach around the minor flood level (2.70 m) Sunday afternoon.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 PM AEST on Sunday 03 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,2.87,steady,8:45 am Sun 03/08/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.71,steady,7:45 am Sun 03/08/25
Nattai River at Smallwoods Crossing,0.53,steady,9:45 am Sun 03/08/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,-0.54,steady,10:30 am Sun 03/08/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,5.25,steady,10:45 am Sun 03/08/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,3.45,steady,10:44 am Sun 03/08/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,1.17,rising,10:30 am Sun 03/08/25
Nepean River at Penrith,1.42,steady,10:30 am Sun 03/08/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,0.85,steady,10:30 am Sun 03/08/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,0.58,rising,10:30 am Sun 03/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,0.93,steady,10:30 am Sun 03/08/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,4.38,rising,9:45 am Sun 03/08/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,1.92,rising,10:35 am Sun 03/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,0.51,falling,10:30 am Sun 03/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,0.30,falling,10:30 am Sun 03/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),0.12,falling,10:30 am Sun 03/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.