Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Cooks River
Issued at 12:07 PM EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TEMPE BRIDGE WEDNESDAY EVENING ON THE HIGH TIDE
The river level along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge peaked slightly below the minor flood level Tuesday evening. High tides have the potential to cause minor flooding along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge Wednesday evening.
Cooks River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge.
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge peaked at 1.23 metres around 09:30 pm Tuesday and is currently at 0.64 metres and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level (1.30 m).
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge may reach the minor flood level Wednesday evening on the high tide.
Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/greatersydney.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Thursday 01 May 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cooks River at Canterbury Road,0.69,Falling,11:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Cooks River at Tempe Bridge,0.64,Falling,11:00 AM WED 30/04/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.
Forecast
Silverwater (33.8359°S, 151.0476°E, 16m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe in the afternoon and evening. Winds S 25 to 35 km/h tending SW 20 to 30 km/h in the evening.
Forecast for Silverwater (33.8359°S, 151.0476°E, 16m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 13° 11° 11° 12° 12° 13° 12° Maximum 19° 19° 20° 21° 23° 23° 24° Chance of rain 90% 80% 60% 20% 30% 40% 5% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 11
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(km/h)Wind direction SSW SSW SW SSW SW S WSW SE WSW E WNW ENE NW NNE Relative humidity 86% 70% 78% 65% 81% 65% 79% 58% 82% 61% 87% 62% 84% 53% Dew point 14°C 12°C 12°C 10°C 13°C 12°C 13°C 11°C 14°C 13°C 15°C 14°C 14°C 13°C -
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Silverwater (33.8359°S, 151.0476°E, 16m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:03am EST 6:29am EST 5:17pm EST 5:43pm EST 9:16am EST 6:58pm EST 
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