Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury And Nepean Rivers
Issued at 07:52 PM AEST on Friday 12 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT NORTH RICHMOND
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond peaked below the minor flood level (3.80 m) Friday afternoon. The river level is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast over the next few days.

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS peaked at 3.35 m around 04:00 pm Friday 12 September, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 3.27 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.80 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,2.69,steady,6:45 pm Fri 12/09/25
Nattai River at The Causeway,0.43,steady,6:45 pm Fri 12/09/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,0.14,steady,7:30 pm Fri 12/09/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,2.04,falling,7:43 pm Fri 12/09/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,2.13,falling,7:43 pm Fri 12/09/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,0.65,falling,7:30 pm Fri 12/09/25
Nepean River at Penrith,2.62,falling,7:30 pm Fri 12/09/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,3.87,falling,7:30 pm Fri 12/09/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,3.27,falling,7:30 pm Fri 12/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,2.91,falling,7:30 pm Fri 12/09/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,1.60,steady,6:45 pm Fri 12/09/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.53,steady,7:17 pm Fri 12/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,1.31,falling,7:30 pm Fri 12/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,0.62,falling,7:30 pm Fri 12/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),-0.08,falling,7:30 pm Fri 12/09/25

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

Final Flood Warning For The Macquarie River To Bathurst
Issued at 09:11 AM AEST on Friday 12 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BATHURST
A below minor peak was observed at Bathurst (Stanley Street) Thursday afternoon.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Macquarie River to Bathurst:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Macquarie River at Bathurst.

The Macquarie River at Bathurst (Stanley Street) peaked at 2.90 m around 04:45 pm Thursday 11 September, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 2.12 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Bathurst (Stanley Street) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at White Rock,2.69,falling,8:56 am Fri 12/09/25
Macquarie River at Bathurst (Stanley Street),2.12,falling,8:45 am Fri 12/09/25

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.