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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Moderate To Major Flood Warning For The Nepean, Hawkesbury And Colo Rivers
Issued at 02:45 PM EST on Sunday 03 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 13

(re-issue: forecast for Wisemans Ferry corrected)
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NORTH RICHMOND WITH RIVER LEVELS POSSIBLY EXCEEDING MARCH 2021, MARCH 2022 AND APRIL 2022 FLOODS SUNDAY NIGHT
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MENANGLE WHERE RIVER LEVELS PEAKED SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN THE APRIL 2022 FLOOD
Heavy rainfall over the Nepean Valley since Saturday morning coupled with high dam levels have resulted in major flooding in the Nepean River at Menangle where river levels have exceeded the flood height reached in the March 2022 flood event (15.92 metres) and peaked slightly below the April 2022 flood height (16.83 metres).
Further downstream, spills from Warragamba Dam combined with inflows from the Upper Nepean River have caused major flooding at North Richmond. Further river level rises are expected during the remainder of Sunday into Monday and are expected to cause major flooding at Windsor. Flood levels are likely to exceed the flood levels reached in the past three major flood events since March 2021.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Upper Nepean River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Upper Nepean at Menangle. Moderate flooding is occurring at Camden and Wallacia. Major flooding is expected at Wallacia.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge peaked at 16.61 metres around 07:50 am Sunday 03 July and is currently at 15.84 metres and falling, with major flooding.

The Nepean River at Camden Weir is currently at 12.57 metres and near its peak with moderate flooding.

The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir is expected to exceed the major flood level (11.00 m) around 03:00 pm Sunday. The river level may reach around 15.00 metres Sunday evening, with major flooding.

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Penrith. Major flooding is occurring at North Richmond. Moderate to Major flooding is expected along the Hawkesbury River.
The Nepean River at Penrith may reach 8.50 metres Sunday afternoon, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) may reach around 15.00 metres late Sunday evening, with major flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) may reach around 13.30 metres during Monday with major flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Hawkesbury River at Sackville may exceed the minor flood level (4.60 m) Sunday evening. The river level may reach the major flood level (9.70 m) Monday night into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland may exceed the minor flood level (4.60 metres) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (6.10 metres) Monday morning. Further rises are possible, with forecast rainfall.

The Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry may reach around 4.20 metres during Tuesday with major flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Colo River:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Colo River.
The Colo River at Putty Road may exceed the minor flood level (2.70 metres) Sunday afternoon. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (5.70 metres) Sunday night. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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 06:00 pm EST on Sunday 03 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,6.17,Steady,06:00 AM SUN 03/07/22
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,15.59,Falling,02:35 PM SUN 03/07/22
Nepean River at Camden Weir,12.57,Falling,12:15 PM SUN 03/07/22
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,10.78,Rising,01:00 PM SUN 03/07/22
Nepean River at Penrith,9.25,Rising,02:33 PM SUN 03/07/22
Grose River at Burralow,7.32,Falling,02:35 PM SUN 03/07/22
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,12.96,Rising,02:35 PM SUN 03/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,9.41,Rising,02:15 PM SUN 03/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,4.21,Rising,02:29 PM SUN 03/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,2.98,Rising,02:36 PM SUN 03/07/22
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.23,Rising,02:37 PM SUN 03/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry,1.30,Steady,02:27 PM SUN 03/07/22

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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 11:17 AM EST on Sunday 03 July 2022

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southerly winds are expected during Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include the Hunter, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Northern Tablelands, South Coast, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina and Lower Western forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Sunday.