Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Shoalhaven River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Shoalhaven River
Issued at 08:25 AM EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 11
FURTHER FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED AT NOWRA AND TERARA
Flooding has eased at Nowra and Terara and levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Shoalhaven River:
No further flooding is expected in the Shoalhaven River.
The Shoalhaven River at Nowra (AHD) is currently at 1.65 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Shoalhaven River at Terara is currently at 1.50 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
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/southcoast.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:
Shoalhaven River at Hillview,1.95,Steady,07:59 AM TUE 05/07/22
Kangaroo River at Hampden Bridge,4.82,Steady,08:10 AM TUE 05/07/22
Shoalhaven River at Tallowa Dam,1.14,Steady,07:58 AM TUE 05/07/22
Shoalhaven River at Grassy Gully,6.48,Steady,08:11 AM TUE 05/07/22
Shoalhaven River at Nowra (AHD),1.65,Steady,08:10 AM TUE 05/07/22
Shoalhaven River at Terara,1.50,Falling,08:09 AM TUE 05/07/22
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.