Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury, Nepean And Colo Rivers
Issued at 05:53 AM EST on Saturday 24 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MENANGLE, NORTH RICHMOND AND PUTTY ROAD
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT WALLACIA SATURDAY MORNING
Rainfall this week has caused river level rises across the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley.
Along the Upper Nepean River at Menangle, river levels peaked early Friday evening, with minor flooding. At Camden Weir river levels peaked below the minor flood level Friday evening. At Wallacia Weir minor flooding is expected from Saturday morning.
Along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond, river levels peaked Friday morning, with minor flooding. As upstream flows arrive from the Upper Nepean, renewed river levels rises are possible during Saturday. At Windsor, river levels peaked below the minor flood level Friday morning.
Along the Colo River at Putty Road, a minor peak was observed Friday morning.

Upper Nepean River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Upper Nepean River at Menangle. Minor flooding may occur at Camden Weir and Wallacia Weir.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge peaked at 8.94 metres Friday evening, below the moderate flood level (9.20 m) and is currently at 6.28 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (5.20 metres).
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge may fall below the minor flood level Saturday afternoon.

The Nepean River at Camden Weir peaked at 5.76 metres Friday evening and is currently at 4.53 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (6.80 m).
The Nepean River at Camden Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir is currently at 4.98 metres and rising, near the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir may peak near 5.10 metres late Saturday morning, with minor flooding.

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) peaked at 5.30 metres Friday morning, with minor flooding. The river level is currently at 3.95 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (3.80 m).
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) is likely to remain around the minor flood level Saturday morning. Renewed river level rises are likely during Saturday as upstream flows arrive.

The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) peaked at 4.95 metres Friday morning, below the minor flood level (5.80 m). The river level is currently at 3.90 metres and steady.
The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) is likely to remain below the minor flood level.

Colo River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Colo River at Putty Road.
There are currently no river level observations along the Colo River at Putty Road, however based on the nearby gauge at Upper Colo it is estimated Putty Road peaked around 4.90 metres Friday morning, with minor flooding. The current river level is expected to be above the minor flood level (2.70 m) and falling.
The Colo River at Putty Road is likely to fall below the minor flood level Saturday afternoon.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/greatersydney.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Saturday 24 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,2.31,Steady,04:45 AM SAT 24/05/25
Nattai River at Smallwoods Crossing,0.55,Falling,04:45 AM SAT 24/05/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.53,Steady,04:45 AM SAT 24/05/25
Warragamba Dam Water Level,-0.19,Rising,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,6.24,Falling,05:30 AM SAT 24/05/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,4.53,Falling,05:35 AM SAT 24/05/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,4.98,Rising,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Nepean River at Penrith,2.76,Steady,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,4.24,Steady,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Grose River at Burralow,2.31,Falling,02:45 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,3.95,Steady,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,3.90,Steady,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,4.53,Falling,04:45 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,2.12,Steady,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,1.48,Steady,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,1.97,Falling,05:09 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry,0.97,Rising,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Hunter River And Major Flood Warning For Wollombi Brook
Issued at 05:47 AM EST on Saturday 24 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 22

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BULGA
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WOLLOMBI, MAITLAND AND RAYMOND TERRACE
River levels are elevated along the upper tributaries of Wollombi Brook, where minor flooding is occurring at Wollombi. Downstream, major flooding is occurring at Bulga.
River levels remain elevated along the Lower Hunter River, where minor flooding is occurring at Maitland and Raymond Terrace. Small renewed rises are possible during Saturday as upstream flows from Wollombi Brook arrive.
Rainfall has eased and no widespread significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Wollombi Brook:
Major flooding is occurring along Wollombi Brook.
The Wollombi Brook at Wollombi is currently at 7.63 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (6.70 m).
The Wollombi Brook at Wollombi may fall below the minor flood level (6.70 m) Saturday afternoon.

The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is currently at 5.01 metres and rising, above the major flood level (4.60 m).
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is likely to peak near 5.30 metres Saturday evening, with major flooding.

Lower Hunter:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Hunter.
The Hunter River at Singleton is currently at 8.90 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Hunter River at Singleton is expected to remain below the minor flood level (10.00 m).

The Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge) is currently at 7.78 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge) is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.90 m) for the remainder of Saturday.

The Hunter River at Raymond Terrace is currently at 2.92 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (2.50 m).
The Hunter River at Raymond Terrace may remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) for the remainder of Saturday.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/midnorth.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Saturday 24 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Kingdon Ponds at Scone,0.74,Steady,05:37 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hunter River at Aberdeen,4.39,Steady,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hunter River at Muswellbrook,3.61,Steady,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hunter River at Denman,4.41,Steady,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Goulburn River at Sandy Hollow,3.13,Falling,05:00 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hunter River at Liddell,9.29,Falling,05:30 AM SAT 24/05/25
Wollombi Brook at Bulga,5.01,Rising,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hunter River at Singleton,8.90,Steady,05:00 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hunter River at Greta,9.19,Falling,05:15 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge),7.78,Falling,05:30 AM SAT 24/05/25
Hunter River at Raymond Terrace,2.92,Falling,05:30 AM SAT 24/05/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.