Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury River
Issued at 03:10 PM AEST on Saturday 23 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 13

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT NORTH RICHMOND
The Hawkesbury River fell below the minor flood level at North Richmond Saturday afternoon.

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is currently at 3.75 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.80 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:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,2.62,falling,7:45 pm Fri 22/08/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.70,falling,11:45 am Fri 22/08/25
Nattai River at The Causeway,0.45,steady,2:45 pm Sat 23/08/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,0.13,steady,2:45 pm Sat 23/08/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,2.45,falling,3:00 pm Sat 23/08/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,2.28,falling,2:55 pm Sat 23/08/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,0.71,falling,2:45 pm Sat 23/08/25
Nepean River at Penrith,2.51,falling,2:45 pm Sat 23/08/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,4.04,falling,2:45 pm Sat 23/08/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,3.75,falling,2:45 pm Sat 23/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,3.53,falling,2:45 pm Sat 23/08/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,3.81,falling,2:45 pm Sat 23/08/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,1.69,steady,2:59 pm Sat 23/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,1.89,falling,2:45 pm Sat 23/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,1.19,falling,2:45 pm Sat 23/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),0.34,falling,2:45 pm Sat 23/08/25

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.