Warragamba Dam spilled over early this morning due to heavy rain in the catchment last night. More rainfall is forecast for the area but the rain is mostly to the south of Putty and is moving south so no indication of flooding in Putty.
Minor to Moderate Flood Warning for the Hawkesbury and Nepean Rivers at Menangle Bridge, Penrith, North Richmond and Windsor. Moderate flooding is possible at North Richmond and Windsor from overnight Friday. Check Live Traffic Windsor Bridge camera.
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT MENANGLE FRIDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NORTH RICHMOND AND WINDSOR FROM OVERNIGHT FRIDAY
MINOR FLOODING MAY OCCUR AT CAMDEN WEIR LATE FRIDAY MORNING AND AT WALLACIA WEIR FROM FRIDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT PENRITH AROUND MIDDAY FRIDAY
Moderate rainfall totals of up to 147 mm have been observed across the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley in the 24 hours to 5:00 am Friday. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Friday. Minor flooding is now occurring at Menangle. Moderate flooding is likely at Menangle during Friday morning and possible at North Richmond and Windsor from overnight Friday. Minor flooding may occur at Camden Weir from late Friday morning and at Wallacia Weir from Friday evening. Minor flooding is likely at Penrith around midday Friday.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy rainfall in parts of the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley.
A Flood Watch is current for moderate flooding across the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley.
Upper Nepean River:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Upper Nepean River.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is currently at 7.28 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (5.20m). The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is likely to reach the moderate flood level (9.20 m) during Friday morning. The river level may reach around 10.00 metres midday Friday.
The Nepean River at Camden Weir may reach the minor flood level (6.80 m) late Friday morning.
The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir may reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday evening.
Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Minor to moderate flooding may occur along the Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean Rivers.
The Nepean River at Penrith is likely to reach the minor flood level (3.90 m) around midday Friday.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.80 m) around midday Friday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (7.90 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) is likely to reach the minor flood level (5.80 m) Friday evening. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (7.00 m) Saturday morning.
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 10:00 am EST on Friday 07 June 2024.
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