‘Minor to Major Flooding likely in Hawkesbury-Nepean River on Late Friday’
The Bureau of Meteorology is advising everyone to stay vigilant as minor to major flooding is possible in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River late Friday, the Bureau reported in its Initial Flood Watch on Wednesday, 3 April 2023.
“A coastal trough is forecast to deepen and potentially develop into a low-pressure system between Friday and Saturday.”
“The trough is forecast to move towards the south coast by late Saturday bringing widespread rainfall.”
“This rainfall has the potential to cause minor to moderate flooding along parts of the Mid North Coast, Wollombi Brook, Sydney region, South Coast and parts of the North West from early Saturday. Minor to Major flooding is also possible along the Hawkesbury Nepean River from late Friday.”
“Catchments are relatively wet in the north and average to dry around Sydney and the South Coast.”
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean Rivers minor to major flooding
Colo River minor to moderate flooding
Macdonald River
The situation is being actively monitored and updated flood watches and warnings will be issued where necessary over the coming days.
GET READY
Residents in areas previously isolated should take the opportunity NOW to ensure you have ample supplies in case of isolation. This includes:
Food stuffs and beverages
Medicines
Fodder and stock feed
Fuel for your generator(s).
BE PREPARED
Residents and businesses, in low-lying areas along these river systems and adjoining creeks, should PREPARE for the possibility of flooding. If a flood warning is issued you may need to:
Relocate pumps and farm equipment to higher ground
Relocate horses and livestock to higher ground that will not become an island if flood heights increase
Make plans to leave when advised to do so. Ensure you take pets and valuables with you.
FOR ASSISTANCE
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500.
In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
STAY INFORMED
Download the Hazards Near Me app
Listen to your local ABC radio station
Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
Go to latest Weather and Warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
For the latest Rainfall and River heights visit
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
For road closures visit Road Closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or Hawkesbury City Council Disaster and Emergency Dashboard
