Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Cooks River
10 SEPTEMBER 2025 13:44 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Cooks River
Issued at 01:44 PM AEST on Wednesday 10 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TEMPE BRIDGE ON THURSDAY MORNING'S HIGH TIDE
Moderate, possibly heavy, rainfall is forecast in the Cooks River catchment today and early Thursday. This is likely to cause river level rises which may lead to minor flooding at Tempe Bridge in combination with Thursday morning's high tide.
Cooks River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooks River at Tempe.
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge is currently at 0.08 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge may peak near the minor flood level (1.30 m AHD) Thursday morning as river flows combine with the high tide.
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 02:00 PM AEST on Thursday 11 September 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cooks River at Canterbury Road,0.18,falling,1:30 pm Wed 10/09/25
Cooks River at Tempe Bridge,0.08,falling,1:30 pm Wed 10/09/25
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.
