Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Minor Flood Warning For The Peel River
Issued at 02:06 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT TAMWORTH
The Peel River at Tamworth peaked above the minor flood level during Thursday morning and have fallen below the minor flood level. River levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Peel River:
River level at Tamworth has fallen below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is currently at 2.90 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Peel River at Tamworth is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,3.522,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.592,falling,1:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.64,steady,11:48 am Thu 03/07/25
Peel River at Tamworth,2.801,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Peel River at Carrol Gap,3.648,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,1.085,rising,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,1.008,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,0.681,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,0.904,falling,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,1.496,steady,1:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Namoi River at Goangra,2.423,steady,2:00 pm 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 11:16 AM EST on Thursday 03 July 2025
for the period until midnight EST Friday 04 July 2025

Wind Warnings for Thursday 03 July
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 04 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:10 AM EST on Thursday 03 July 2025

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.
Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Warnings for Friday 04 July

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Thursday.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine
radio.
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