The SES and the Bureau of Meteorology are warning people in parts of the Hunter and Mid North Coast to prepare for persistent rain over the next week. Isolated heavy rains and damaging winds are forecast for late Sunday to Tuesday. Isolated heavy falls may cause road closures and flash flooding due to the groundContinue reading “Weather Warning”
Category Archives: Alerts
Wild dog baiting program
A wild dog baiting program will be conducted from Monday 12 May to Friday 13 June 2025 on
Escaped Burns Spark Warning on Safe Burning Practices
The RFS is reminding landholders to follow safe burning practices and ensure they notify their local fire authority and neighbours, after 30 escaped burns were reported across NSW in April – including a dozen over the Easter long weekend.
Putty Power
The power came back on at Putty on Saturday 18 January at 6.30pm. You may be able to make a claim for food spoilage, electrical appliance damage or other reasons. Check the information on Ausgrid’s Make a Claim page to determine if you can claim for damage or loss you may have experienced.
Power Outages and what to do
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.
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.
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”
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.
6 April – Putty Bridge flooded
Putty Creek is over the Bpooty Bridge. North Putty has had 157 mm since Thursday. Putty Central had 230mm. Blue skies in Putty but may be more rain to the south. No more rain for us for 3 days. Webcam for Windsor Bridge https://www.livetraffic.com/traffic-cameras/sydney-west/windsor-road-windsor Richmond Bridge and Yarramundi Bridges are closed. But check Live TrafficContinue reading “6 April – Putty Bridge flooded”
Putty Alerts 