Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Shoalhaven River
Issued at 11:32 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
FLOODING IS NO LONGER EXPECTED AT NOWRA AND TERARA
River levels along the Shoalhaven River have peaked on Wednesday and no further flooding is expected.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Shoalhaven River:
No further flooding is expected along the Shoalhaven River.
The Shoalhaven River at Nowra peaked at 2.33 m AHD around 05:00 pm Wednesday 2 July, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.45 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Shoalhaven River at Nowra is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.30 m AHD).
The Shoalhaven River at Terara peaked at 2.22 m AHD around 04:15 pm Wednesday 2 July, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.40 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Shoalhaven River at Terara is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.20 m AHD).
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:
Shoalhaven River at Mountview,2.785,falling,11:15 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Hillview,4.546,falling,11:15 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Fossickers Flat,4.56,falling,11:28 am Thu 03/07/25
Kangaroo River at Hampden Bridge,2.2,falling,11:28 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Tallowa Dam,1.201,falling,11:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Grassy Gully,6.521,falling,10:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Nowra,1.45,falling,11:15 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Terara,1.40,falling,11:15 am Thu 03/07/25
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.
Forecast
Rosemeath (36.9366°S, 149.2395°E, 745m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers in the SE, high chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 1400 metres. Winds SW 15 to 25 km/h.
Forecast for Rosemeath (36.9366°S, 149.2395°E, 745m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 4° 1° -2° -1° 1° -2° 1° Maximum 9° 11° 12° 13° 12° 11° 9° Chance of rain 90% 5% 5% 40% 10% 40% 30% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Slight Moderate Severe High High Severe High 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 20
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(km/h)Wind direction SSW SW WNW NNW NW N NW ENE W SW NW NNW NW WNW Relative humidity 95% 91% 93% 63% 84% 59% 74% 61% 90% 70% 83% 62% 70% 57% Dew point 6°C 7°C 3°C 4°C -1°C 4°C 0°C 5°C 3°C 5°C 0°C 3°C -1°C -1°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Rosemeath (36.9366°S, 149.2395°E, 745m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:48am EST 7:17am EST 4:57pm EST 5:26pm EST 11:45am EST 12:03am EST 1st quarter
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