Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury River
Issued at 11:59 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NORTH RICHMOND
A vigorous low pressure system has resulted in moderate to heavy rainfall over the Hawkesbury Nepean River catchment during Tuesday into Wednesday. This has resulted in river level rises along the Hawkesbury and Nepean Rivers.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond. The Nepean River at Penrith has peaked below the minor flood level and river levels are falling.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Hawkesbury River.
The Nepean River at Penrith peaked at 3.31 m around 06:00 am Thursday 3 July, below the minor flood level. The Nepean River at Penrith is currently at 3.18 m and falling.
The Nepean River at Penrith is likely to remain below the minor flood level (3.90 m).
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is currently at 3.92 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS may reach around 4.50 m Thursday afternoon, with minor flooding.
Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 06:00 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,3.164,falling,9:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.219,steady,10:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Nattai River at Smallwoods Crossing,0.632,falling,10:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,0.148,steady,11:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,3.43,falling,11:41 am Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,2.66,falling,11:41 am Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,1.331,falling,11:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Penrith,3.101,falling,11:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,1.333,steady,11:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Grose River at Grose Wold (Burralow),1.217,steady,10:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,3.922,rising,11:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,3.09,rising,11:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,1.598,steady,10:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.38,steady,10:15 am Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,1.12,steady,11:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,0.51,falling,11:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),0.34,rising,11:45 am Thu 03/07/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.
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Today: Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds SW 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon.
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mount Stromlo (35.3225°S, 149.0064°E, 746m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:46am EST 7:14am EST 5:03pm EST 5:31pm EST 11:48am EST 12:03am EST 1st quarter
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