Moderate flooding is possible at Putty Road early Wednesday morning, and minor flooding is likely at North Richmond Tuesday night, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has warned.
Recent rainfall across the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley has caused river level rises in its upper tributaries.
Further rainfall is forecast across the Valley on Tuesday into Wednesday.
This situation is being actively monitored and revised predictions will be provided as necessary, the BoM website states.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.80 metres) Tuesday night. The river level may reach around 4.00 metres Wednesday morning, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.
The Colo River at Putty Road is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.70 metres) late Tuesday afternoon. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (5.70 metres) early Wednesday morning. Further rises are possible.
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NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit advised affected residents to take the following actions now:
- Residents in the Colo Valley should prepare for isolation should the river continue to rise.
- Horses and livestock should be relocated to higher ground (or open internal gates to allow horses and livestock to get to higher ground).
- Residents and businesses, in low-lying areas along these river systems and adjoining creeks, should prepare for the possibility of flooding
- Pumps and farm equipment should be relocated to higher ground
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.
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts, visit:
- 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
- NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit on Facebook: www.facebook.com/seshawkesbury
Sarah Falson
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Daily Liberal journalist. I love telling people's stories. Get in touch at sarah.falson@austcommunitymedia.com.au
