Minor Flood Warning For The Shoalhaven River
2 JULY 2025 15:59 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Shoalhaven River
Issued at 03:59 PM AEST on Wednesday 02 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NOWRA AND TERARA
Moderate to heavy rainfall from Tuesday afternoon has caused significant river level rises across the Shoalhaven River and its tributaries. Minor flooding is occurring at Nowra and Terara.
Further rainfall is possible across the catchment for the reminder of Wednesday into Thursday, which may cause further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.
Shoalhaven River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Shoalhaven River.
The Shoalhaven River at Nowra is currently at 2.32 m AHD and rising, with minor flooding.
The Shoalhaven River at Nowra is likely to peak around 2.40 m AHD around Wednesday evening with minor flooding.
The Shoalhaven River at Terara is currently at 2.20 m AHD and rising, with minor flood level.
The Shoalhaven River at Terara is likely to peak around the 2.30 m AHD Wednesday evening 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 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Shoalhaven River at Mountview,3.517,steady,3:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Hillview,5.016,rising,3:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Fossickers Flat,6.2,rising,3:43 pm Wed 02/07/25
Kangaroo River at Hampden Bridge,4.3,falling,3:43 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Tallowa Dam,1.836,falling,2:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Grassy Gully,8.845,falling,2:00 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Nowra,2.32,rising,3:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Terara,2.21,rising,3:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
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.
