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, Australia

Flood Watch For Sydney Illawarra Coast, South Coast And Snowy Catchments
Issued at 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 02 July 2025
Flood Watch Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Wallis Lake
Myall River
Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River
Upper Nepean River
Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean Rivers
Upper Coxs River
Colo River
Macdonald River
Northern Sydney
Southern Sydney
Parramatta River
Cooks River
Georges and Woronora Rivers
Illawarra Coast
Shoalhaven River
St Georges Basin
Clyde River
Moruya and Deua Rivers
Tuross River
Bega River
Towamba River
Bemm, Cann and Genoa Rivers
Snowy River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Upper Nepean, Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean, Shoalhaven, St Georges Basin and Bemm, Cann and Genoa
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Wallis Lake, Myall and Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.