Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Nepean River
Issued at 05:52 AM AEST on Friday 12 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 13

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT MENANGLE
Rainfall has now ceased across the Nepean River catchment and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. The Nepean River fell below the minor flood level at Menangle overnight Thursday into Friday. A small spill is occurring at Warragamba Dam, however the spill is not expected to cause any further flooding downstream.

Upper Nepean River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Upper Nepean River.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is currently at 3.84 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.20 m).

The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir peaked at 2.89 m around 08:45 pm Thursday 11 September, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 2.35 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is currently at 2.43 m and approaching a peak, 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,3.24,falling,1:45 am Fri 12/09/25
Nattai River at The Causeway,0.52,steady,4:45 am Fri 12/09/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,0.14,steady,5:30 am Fri 12/09/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,3.84,falling,5:45 am Fri 12/09/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,2.92,falling,5:43 am Fri 12/09/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,2.35,falling,5:30 am Fri 12/09/25
Nepean River at Penrith,2.48,rising,5:30 am Fri 12/09/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,3.29,steady,5:30 am Fri 12/09/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,2.43,steady,5:30 am Fri 12/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,2.33,steady,5:30 am Fri 12/09/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,1.56,steady,4:45 am Fri 12/09/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.57,steady,4:17 am Fri 12/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,1.14,falling,5:30 am Fri 12/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,0.62,falling,5:30 am Fri 12/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),0.05,falling,5:30 am Fri 12/09/25

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 05:18 AM EST on Friday 12 September 2025
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 13 September 2025

Wind Warnings for Friday 12 September
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Eden Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Hunter Coast,Macquarie Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 13 September
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Friday.
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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 03:33 AM EST on Friday 12 September 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 and Sydney Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Illawarra 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 Friday.
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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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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 11:10 AM AEST on Thursday 11 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 92

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT GOANGRA, MAY FALL BELOW MINOR FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
The main flood peak along the Namoi River is now downstream of Goangra, where river levels continue to fall slowly with minor flooding.

Namoi River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Goangra.
The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.72 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra may fall below the minor flood level (5.50 m) from Friday afternoon.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 12 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Namoi River at Bugilbone,2.82,steady,10:45 am Thu 11/09/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.72,falling,5:00 am Thu 11/09/25

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.