Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Road Weather Alert for Sydney

for all suburbs

Issued at 01:07 AM EST on Friday 22 August 2025

Road weather alert for reduced visibility in fog for the following areas:
all suburbs
Reduced visibility in fog will make road conditions dangerous during Friday morning in the Greater Sydney area.

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 5:00 am EST Friday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and North West Slopes & Plains forecast districts

Issued at 11:09 PM EST on Thursday 21 August 2025

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and North West Slopes & Plains forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and North West Slopes & Plains forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Hunter River
Issued at 11:06 PM AEST on Thursday 21 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BULGA FRIDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Wollombi Brook catchment during Wednesday evening and into Thursday. River level rises are occurring along the Wollombi Brook, where minor flooding is possible at Bulga Friday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday, which may result in further river level rises.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Wollombi Brook:
Minor flooding may occur along the Wollombi Brook at Bulga
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is currently at 2.15 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) Friday morning. Further rises are possible.

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 05:30 AM AEST on Friday 22 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Goulburn River at Sandy Hollow,1.98,falling,10:00 pm Thu 21/08/25
Kingdon Ponds at Scone,1.66,falling,10:57 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hunter River at Aberdeen,5.70,falling,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hunter River at Muswellbrook,5.55,rising,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hunter River at Denman,4.57,rising,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Wollombi,3.20,rising,10:00 pm Thu 21/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Bulga,2.15,rising,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hunter River at Liddell Pump Stn,7.69,rising,10:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hunter River at Singleton,3.44,rising,10:00 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hunter River at Greta,5.59,rising,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge,3.14,rising,10:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hunter River at Raymond Terrace,1.05,falling,10:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hunter River at Hexham Bridge,0.58,falling,10:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hunter River at Stockton,0.02,falling,10:45 pm Thu 21/08/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Namoi River And Minor Flood Warning For The Peel River
Issued at 10:54 PM AEST on Thursday 21 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 59

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GUNNEDAH DURING SATURDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAMWORTH
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Peel and Namoi River catchments since Wednesday morning.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Peel River at Tamworth following a minor flood peak during Thursday afternoon. A second minor flood peak is possible at Tamworth early Friday morning with the arrival of upstream flow.
In the Namoi River catchment, minor flooding is possible at Carroll Village from Friday afternoon. The combined flows from the Mooki River, the Peel River through Carroll Gap, and outflows from Keepit Dam are likely to cause flooding downstream at Gunnedah. Minor flooding is likely at Gunnedah from Friday afternoon, with major flooding possible during Saturday, depending on Keepit Dam releases.
The earlier flood peak has passed downstream of Goangra and is moving towards Walgett on the Barwon River. Minor flooding is occurring at Goangra, with river levels likely to remain above minor flood level through to the weekend.

Peel River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Peel River.
The Peel River at Tamworth peaked at 3.85 m around 05:45 pm Thursday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.42 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Peel River at Tamworth is likely to remain around the current level overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive and the river may reach around 3.80 m early Friday morning, with minor flooding. The river may remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) until Friday afternoon.

Namoi River:
Minor to major flooding is possible along the Namoi River. Minor flooding is occurring at Goangra.
No observations are currently available for the Namoi River at Carroll Village.
The Namoi River at Carroll Village may reach around the minor flood level (8.20 m) Friday afternoon.

The Namoi River at Gunnedah is currently at 3.11 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Gunnedah is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.30 m) Friday afternoon. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (7.60 m) Friday evening. The river may reach around the major flood level (7.90 m) during Saturday.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 6.64 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Goangra is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.50 m) through to the weekend.

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 AM AEST on Friday 22 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,2.54,rising,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.84,steady,10:00 pm Thu 21/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,2.11,falling,10:42 pm Thu 21/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,3.37,falling,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,4.81,rising,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,3.32,falling,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,3.33,rising,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.02,steady,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,3.11,rising,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,3.09,steady,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,1.88,steady,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),2.28,steady,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,3.74,steady,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,6.64,steady,10:30 pm Thu 21/08/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury And Nepean Rivers
Issued at 10:00 PM AEST on Thursday 21 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MENANGLE BRIDGE AND PUTTY ROAD
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NORTH RICHMOND FROM OVERNIGHT THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALLACIA WEIR AND WINDSOR FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall has been observed over the Hawkesbury and Nepean River catchments during Wednesday evening and during Thursday, resulting in river level rises along the Hawkesbury, Nepean and Colo Rivers. Minor flooding is occurring at Menangle Bridge and Putty Road. Minor flooding is possible at North Richmond from overnight Thursday and at Wallacia Weir and Windsor from Friday afternoon.
Isolated showers and storms to continue into the morning before easing on Friday.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Upper Coxs and Macdonald Rivers.

Upper Nepean River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Nepean River at Menangle Bridge and is possible at Wallacia Weir.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is currently at 6.58 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge may reach around 8.00 m overnight Thursday into Friday, with minor flooding.

The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir is currently at 2.11 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday afternoon.

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond and Windsor.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is currently at 2.76 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS may exceed the minor flood level (3.80 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river may reach around 5.00 m Friday afternoon, with minor flooding.

The Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD is currently at 2.54 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD may reach around the minor flood level (5.80 m AHD) Friday afternoon.

Colo River:
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Colo River at Putty Road.
There are no current observations along the Colo River at Putty Road, however based on the nearby gauge it is estimated that the water level is above the minor flood level (2.70 m) and rising.
The Colo River at Putty Road may reach around 4.50 m Friday morning, 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 05:00 AM AEST on Friday 22 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,1.88,rising,8:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.70,rising,6:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nattai River at The Causeway,0.88,rising,8:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,-0.43,steady,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,6.87,rising,9:53 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,4.23,rising,9:56 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,2.11,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nepean River at Penrith,2.46,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,3.33,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,2.76,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,2.54,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,6.82,rising,8:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.82,rising,9:53 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,1.79,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,1.62,rising,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),1.40,steady,9:45 pm Thu 21/08/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Mid North Coast, Hunter, Hawkesbury Nepean, Colo And North West Slopes
Issued at 01:40 PM AEST on Thursday 21 August 2025
Flood Watch Number: 4
MINOR TO ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE LOWER HUNTER AND HAWKESBURY NEPEAN RIVER CATCHMENTS FROM LATE THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG PARTS OF THE MID NORTH COAST AND NORTH WEST SLOPES FROM LATE THURSDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Orara River
Coffs Coast
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers
Nambucca River
Macleay River
Hastings River
Manning and Gloucester Rivers
Myall River
Karuah River
Goulburn and Upper Hunter Rivers
Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River
Central Coast
Upper Nepean River
Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean Rivers
Upper Coxs River
Colo River
Macdonald River
Upper Macintyre River
Gwydir River
Peel River
Namoi River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Upper Nepean, Peel and Namoi
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Manning and Gloucester, Myall, Karuah and Goulburn and Upper Hunter

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 22 August 2025.