Apsley Weather

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Moderate To Major Flood Warning For The Nepean, Hawkesbury And Colo Rivers
Issued at 02:25 PM EST on Sunday 03 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 12

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 14.20 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,15.84,Falling,01:20 PM SUN 03/07/22
Nepean River at Camden Weir,12.57,Rising,12:15 PM SUN 03/07/22
Nepean River at Penrith,8.82,Rising,01:24 PM SUN 03/07/22
Grose River at Burralow,7.69,Steady,01:19 PM SUN 03/07/22
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,12.46,Rising,01:24 PM SUN 03/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,8.88,Rising,01:00 PM SUN 03/07/22
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,2.57,Rising,12:00 PM SUN 03/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,3.67,Rising,01:19 PM SUN 03/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,2.49,Rising,01:21 PM SUN 03/07/22
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.17,Rising,01:19 PM SUN 03/07/22
Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry,1.33,Steady,01:21 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

Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Macquarie River At Bathurst
Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Sunday 03 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BATHURST MONDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall recorded across upper part of the Macquarie River over the past 24 hours has caused river level rises and may cause minor to moderate flooding at Bathurst from Monday morning. Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours which may cause renewed river level rises.

Macquarie River to Bathurst:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Macquarie River at Bathurst.

The Macquarie River at Bathurst may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) around 01:00 am Monday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (4.50 m) around 08:00 am Monday.

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/centralwest.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 pm EST on Sunday 03 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at White Rock,1.13,Steady,01:56 PM SUN 03/07/22
Macquarie River at Bathurst,0.49,Steady,01:26 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
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For The Lower Hunter And Central Coast
Issued at 12:57 PM EST on Sunday 03 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 5
MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING ALONG THE HAWKESBURY NEPEAN VALLEY
FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR THE LOWER HUNTER AND CENTRAL COAST FROM MONDAY

A surface trough and a developing East Coast Low has brought heavy rain to the Sydney Basin and South Coast which has caused major flooding along the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley and moderate flooding along the Georges River.
During Sunday and into early next week, the heavy rainfall is expected to move across Sydney and the Blue Mountains towards the Central Coast and lower Hunter Valley. This may cause localised flash flooding and renewed and higher flooding along rivers where flood warning are current as well as bring flooding to parts of the Hunter and Central Coast.
A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall has been issued for the Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.
The weather system is expected to cause riverine flooding for the catchments listed from Sunday night. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River
Newcastle Area
Central Coast
Lake Macquarie
Upper Coxs River
Macdonald River
Northern Sydney
Southern Sydney
Parramatta River
Upper Nepean River
Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean Rivers
Cooks River
Georges and Woronora Rivers
Illawarra Coast
Shoalhaven River
St Georges Basin
Macquarie River to Bathurst
Colo River
Clyde River

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments: Clyde River. Flood Warnings are current for Nepean, Hawkesbury and Colo Rivers, Shoalhaven River, Macquarie River, Lachlan River,
Culgoa and Bokhara Rivers, Darling River, Cooks River, Georges Basin,

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service.
Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Monday 04 July 2022.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:51 am Sunday, 3 July 2022.

Heavy rainfall and locally damaging winds likely about central NSW on and east of the ranges.

Weather Situation
An East Coast Low lies off central parts of the NSW coast and is directing humid air and areas of heavy rain across the central east of the state. This is likely to continue in parts of the central east throughout Sunday, and may continue through Monday as well as the low approaches the coast.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue in the Illawarra, Sydney Metropolitan, Blue Mountains, Hunter (including Central Coast) districts today.
The heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the Sydney Metropolitan and Illawarra districts Monday.
Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 120 mm are possible.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely along the coastal fringe, most likely during Sunday afternoon and evening.
Heavy rainfall will further contribute to flooding already being experienced, and increases the potential for landslides. The damaging winds may lead to debris on roads and provides the risk for trees toppling in softer soils.
Various flood warnings and watches are current for catchments from the Lower Hunter to the South Coast and parts of the Central West, including some MODERATE to MAJOR flooding in some high population areas, so please refer to those flood warnings and heed the advice of authorities.
A Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Surf is also current along parts of the central coastline.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Cessnock, Maitland, Sydney, Penrith, Parramatta, Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Campbelltown, Katoomba and Lithgow.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Southern Tablelands district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Rainfall from 9am Saturday to 9am Sunday:
Brogers Creek 368mm
Wattamolla 318mm
Darkes Forest 298mm
Woronora Dam 270mm
Fitzroy Falls Dam 265mm
Robertson 258mm
A building at Corrimal sustained roof damage and partial collapse Saturday evening.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Sunday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 08:51 AM EST on Sunday 03 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT WELLINGTON ON SUNDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall across the Bell River catchment since Friday has caused river level rises. Minor flooding is likely along the Bell River at Wellington on Sunday Morning.
Further rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours, with additional river rises possible.

Bell River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Bell River.
The Bell River at Wellington is expected to reach the minor flood level (3.40 m) around 10:00 am Sunday. The river level may reach around 5.00 metres 3:00 pm Sunday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

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/centralwest.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 04:00 pm EST on Sunday 03 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Molong Creek at Downstream Borenore Creek,0.73,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 03/07/22
Bell River at Neurea,2.58,Rising,08:00 AM SUN 03/07/22
Bell River at Wellington,3.14,Rising,08:00 AM SUN 03/07/22
Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge,3.01,Rising,08:00 AM SUN 03/07/22
Macquarie River at Dubbo,2.00,Rising,08:00 AM SUN 03/07/22
Macquarie River at Baroona,1.74,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 03/07/22
Macquarie River at Gin Gin Weir,2.64,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 03/07/22
Macquarie River at Warren Weir,2.51,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 03/07/22
Macquarie River at Warren Town,5.82,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 03/07/22
Macquarie River at Carinda,2.65,Steady,08:00 AM 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

Road Weather Alert for Sydney

for all suburbs

Issued at 05:25 AM EST on Sunday 03 July 2022

Road weather alert for reduced visibility in heavy rain for the following areas:
all suburbs
Reduced visibility in heavy rain will make road conditions dangerous during Sunday in all suburbs.

Motorists are advised to take extreme care.
For the latest information on the state road network, visit www.livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW app. For other roads, contact your local council or visit their website and social media channels.

The next alert will be issued by 11:00 am EST Sunday.