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 clearance or fire breaks. Continue 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 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. Continue 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 river level may reach 4.20m Sunday evening, with minor flooding.
Colo River
Minor flooding may occur along the Colo River. The Colo River at Putty Road may exceed the minor flood level (2.70m) Sunday afternoon.
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 Continue reading “11 May – Flood Watch for parts of the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley and NSW Coast”
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.
7 April – Bridges all clear at Putty
Please advise Kathy 0408 650 851 if there are any problems on the roads or if anyone has access difficulties.
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 Traffic before travelling. https://www.livetraffic.com/
- Please don’t enter or attempt to drive through flood water – there are many hidden dangers
- Beware of landslides and trees falling in areas where the soil is very wet, particularly when a strong wind is blowing
- Carry a shovel and chainsaw in your vehicle
3 April – Update from Putty
Lots of rain on its way, end of Bushfire Danger Period, power outages, how to change speed limits on rural roads, new PCA Committee, forthcoming events and March rainfall.Continue reading “3 April – Update from Putty”
What’s On
Information on a trial enabling the use of private Farm Fire Fighting Vehicles without registration and forthcoming events – Detour on Friday and PCA AGM on Saturday. Continue reading “What’s On”
What’s New
Putty Community Association AGM, Putty Hall upgrade works, Putty Valley Road update, Monks at Putty and rainfall records. Continue reading “What’s New”
Putty Alerts 