The power has been out at Putty since 8.30pm on Wednesday 14 January due to storms and Ausgrid has no restore time. This is not just a local issue as power is out in areas of The Hunter and Sydney. See Ausgrid’s Power update.
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Fire Advice
Several fires have been started by lightning strikes in the Putty area over the last couple of days. Fires still burning are at Garland Valley, Howes Valley and Putty Valley Road 3km north of Gibbs Bridge.
Busy weekend at Putty Hall
This weekend the Putty Community will come together on Saturday for the annual Christmas Party, and again on Sunday to to learn about preparing for fires, and to wrap presents for Hawkesbury Hospital.
NSWRFS Safe Burning Public Information Meetings
The Hunter District NSWRFS will be holding information meetings at various brigade stations throughout the district.
What’s on
Putty Spring Fair on this weekend, permits needed to light fires, power outages delayed and September rainfall.
Bushfire Season and 1080 baits
Due to reduced risk, the local bush fire danger period for the Putty area has been modified by the RFS to be 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. During this period, permits issued pursuant to Section 87 of the Act will be required for the lighting of fire for the purposes of land clearanceContinue reading “Bushfire Season and 1080 baits”
Friday 7 June 5:53am – Minor to Moderate Flood Warning Hawkesbury River
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 atContinue reading “Friday 7 June 5:53am – Minor to Moderate Flood Warning Hawkesbury River”
Monday 12 May – 8.56am Minor flooding possible at North Richmond and Putty Road from Sunday afternoom
With forecast rainfall, minor flooding is possible along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond and along the Colo River at Putty Road from Sunday afternoon. Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River Minor flooding may occur along the Hawkesbury River. The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond may readch the minor flood level (3.80m) Sunday afternoon. The riverContinue reading “Monday 12 May – 8.56am Minor flooding possible at North Richmond and Putty Road from Sunday afternoom”
11 May – Flood Watch for parts of the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley and NSW Coast
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.Issued at 12:22 pm EST on Saturday 11 May 2024 MINOR FLOODING WITH ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF THE HAWKESBURY NEPEAN VALLEY AND SOUTH COAST FROM LATE SATURDAY
3 May – Rain Alert
Heavy rain is forecast for coastal areas including Sydney on Saturday and Sunday. Rain is expected to start in Putty this afternoon. Although the forecast is for less rain at Putty, please ensure you have enough fuel, food and medication in case things change. Watch weather forecasts, especially before driving to or from Putty.
