Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Northern Tablelands, Illawarra and Snowy Mountains forecast districts

Issued at 04:09 AM EST on Thursday 03 July 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands, Illawarra and Snowy Mountains forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and westerly winds are expected during today and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Northern Tablelands, Illawarra and Snowy Mountains forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury And Nepean Rivers
Issued at 10:41 PM AEST on Wednesday 02 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT PENRITH AND NORTH RICHMOND FROM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING
A vigorous low pressure system has resulted in moderate to heavy rainfall over the Hawkesbury Nepean River catchment during Tuesday into Wednesday. This has resulted in river level rises along the Hawkesbury and Nepean Rivers.
Minor flooding is possible at Penrith and North Richmond from early Thursday morning.
Minor flooding is no longer occurring at Menangle.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Upper Nepean River:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Upper Nepean River at Menangle.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge peaked at 5.92 m around 03:45 pm Wednesday 2 July, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 5.03 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.20 m).

The Nepean River at Camden Weir peaked below the minor flood level and is currently at 3.54 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Camden Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.80 m).

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River.
The Nepean River at Penrith is currently at 2.19 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Penrith may reach around the minor flood level (3.90 m) early Thursday morning.

The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is currently at 1.04 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS may exceed the minor flood level (3.80 m) early Thursday morning. The river may reach around 4.50 m Thursday morning, with minor flooding.

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 06:00 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,4.026,falling,9:00 pm Wed 02/07/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.42,steady,7:00 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nattai River at Smallwoods Crossing,0.71,steady,9:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,0.069,rising,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,5.03,falling,10:30 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,3.47,falling,10:25 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,2.09,rising,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nepean River at Penrith,2.192,rising,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,1.162,steady,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Grose River at Grose Wold (Burralow),1.529,falling,9:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,1.045,rising,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,1.18,falling,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,1.87,steady,9:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.22,steady,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,0.64,falling,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,0.38,falling,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),0.29,falling,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Shoalhaven River
Issued at 03:59 PM AEST on Wednesday 02 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NOWRA AND TERARA
Moderate to heavy rainfall from Tuesday afternoon has caused significant river level rises across the Shoalhaven River and its tributaries. Minor flooding is occurring at Nowra and Terara.
Further rainfall is possible across the catchment for the reminder of Wednesday into Thursday, which may cause further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.

Shoalhaven River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Shoalhaven River.

The Shoalhaven River at Nowra is currently at 2.32 m AHD and rising, with minor flooding.
The Shoalhaven River at Nowra is likely to peak around 2.40 m AHD around Wednesday evening with minor flooding.

The Shoalhaven River at Terara is currently at 2.20 m AHD and rising, with minor flood level.
The Shoalhaven River at Terara is likely to peak around the 2.30 m AHD Wednesday evening with minor flooding.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Shoalhaven River at Mountview,3.517,steady,3:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Hillview,5.016,rising,3:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Fossickers Flat,6.2,rising,3:43 pm Wed 02/07/25
Kangaroo River at Hampden Bridge,4.3,falling,3:43 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Tallowa Dam,1.836,falling,2:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Grassy Gully,8.845,falling,2:00 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Nowra,2.32,rising,3:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Terara,2.21,rising,3:45 pm Wed 02/07/25

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.