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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Cooks River

at Tempe

Issued at 5:09 am EST on Sunday 3 July 2022

Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TEMPE SUNDAY EVENING ON THE HIGH TIDE

Heavy rainfall recorded across the Cooks River catchment since Saturday morning combined with high tide may cause minor flooding at Tempe Bridge Sunday evening.

A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.

A Flood Watch is current for the Hawkesbury and Nepean, Cooks, Georges and Woronora Rivers.

Cooks River:

Minor flooding may occur along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge.

The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge may reach the minor flood level (1.30 m) Sunday 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 Sunday 03 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:

Location Height of River (m) Tendency Date/Time of Observation
Cooks River at Canterbury Road 1.16 Falling 04:45 AM SUN 03/07/22
Cooks River at Tempe Bridge -0.07 Falling 04:46 AM SUN 03/07/22

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.