Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Georges River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Georges River
Issued at 08:30 PM EDT on Saturday 06 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 7

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT MILPERRA BRIDGE
Heavy rainfall observed in the Georges and Woronora Rivers catchment since Thursday has eased. No further significant rainfall has been forecast for the next few days.

Georges River:
No further flooding is expected in the Georges River.
The Georges River at Milperra Bridge (AHD) peaked at 2.17 metres around 11:00 am Saturday and is currently at 1.10 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Georges River at Milperra Bridge (AHD) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).

Georges River at Liverpool Bridge:
Cancellation

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Georges River at Liverpool Bridge,1.10,Falling,07:30 PM SAT 06/04/24
Georges River at Milperra Bridge (AHD),1.11,Steady,07:30 PM SAT 06/04/24
Georges River at Picnic Point,0.85,Rising,07:30 PM SAT 06/04/24
Woronora River at The Needles,0.40,Steady,07:30 PM SAT 06/04/24
Woronora River at Woronora Bridge,1.01,Steady,07:53 PM SAT 06/04/24

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.

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