Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Shoalhaven River
Issued at 06:05 AM EST on Saturday 24 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT NOWRA AND TERARA
River levels along the Shoalhaven River at Nowra and Terara peaked Friday night and have fallen below minor flood levels. No further flooding is expected.

Shoalhaven River:
No further flooding is expected in the Shoalhaven River.

The Shoalhaven River at Nowra (AHD) peaked at 2.36 metres around 07:30 pm Friday and is currently at 1.71 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (2.3 metres)

The Shoalhaven River at Terara peaked at 2.26 metres around 7:45 pm Friday and is currently at 1.66 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (2.2 metres).

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/southcoast.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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Shoalhaven River at Mountview,3.63,Falling,05:30 AM SAT 24/05/25
Shoalhaven River at Hillview,4.99,Rising,05:47 AM SAT 24/05/25
Shoalhaven River at Fossickers Flat,4.56,Falling,05:50 AM SAT 24/05/25
Kangaroo River at Hampden Bridge,2.09,Falling,05:46 AM SAT 24/05/25
Shoalhaven River at Tallowa Dam,1.11,Falling,05:30 AM SAT 24/05/25
Shoalhaven River at Grassy Gully,6.74,Falling,04:00 AM SAT 24/05/25
Shoalhaven River at Nowra (AHD),1.71,Falling,05:30 AM SAT 24/05/25
Shoalhaven River at Terara,1.66,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.

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

Final Flood Warning For The Georges River
Issued at 04:54 AM EST on Saturday 24 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT LIVERPOOL AND MILPERRA
The river level along the Georges River at Liverpool fell below the minor flood level Friday evening. At Milperra the river level peaked below the minor flood level.
Rainfall has eased and no widespread significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Georges River:
No further flooding is expected in the Georges River.
The Georges River at Liverpool Bridge peaked at 2.10 metres around Friday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river level is currently at 0.71 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Georges River at Liverpool Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

The Georges River at Milperra Bridge (AHD) peaked below the minor flood level (2.00 m) Friday evening. The river level is currently at 0.53 metres and rising, with the tide.
The Georges River at Milperra Bridge (AHD) is expected to remain below the minor flood level .

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

Latest River Heights:
Georges River at Liverpool Bridge,0.71,Falling,04:30 AM SAT 24/05/25
Georges River at Milperra Bridge (AHD),0.53,Rising,04:30 AM SAT 24/05/25
Georges River at Picnic Point,0.66,Rising,04:30 AM SAT 24/05/25
Woronora River at The Needles,0.64,Steady,04:30 AM SAT 24/05/25
Woronora River at Woronora Bridge,0.79,Rising,04:32 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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The St Georges Basin
Issued at 03:30 PM EST on Friday 23 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SUSSEX INLET ON THE HIGH TIDE SATURDAY MORNING AND EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall during Friday has resulted in river level rises in the St Georges Basin. Minor flooding is possible at Sussex Inlet on the high tides during Saturday morning and Saturday evening. Renewed minor flooding is possible on the high tide during Sunday.
Further showers are forecast for the remainder of Friday, however these are not expected to significantly impact river levels.

St Georges Basin:
Minor flooding may occur along the St Georges Basin.

The Sussex Inlet is currently at 0.67 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (0.90 m).
The Sussex Inlet may reach the minor flood level (0.90 m) on the high tide during Saturday morning and Saturday evening.

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/southcoast.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 04:00 pm EST on Saturday 24 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Tomerong Creek,3.33,Steady,03:15 PM FRI 23/05/25
St George Basin at Island Point Road,0.66,Steady,03:15 PM FRI 23/05/25
Sussex Inlet,0.67,Rising,03:19 PM FRI 23/05/25

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.