Weather Warnings - Final Flood Warning for the Cooks River at Tempe
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Cooks River
Issued at 10:32 AM EDT on Saturday 14 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT TEMPE BRIDGE
The river level along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge peaked slightly below the minor flood level (1.30 metres) Saturday morning.
High tides over the next few days will cause significant river level rises at Tempe Bridge but the river level will remain below the minor flood level.
Cooks River:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge.
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge peaked near 1.14 metres around 08:00 am Saturday and is currently at 0.72 metres and falling, below minor flood level.
The river level at Tempe Bridge is expected to peak below the minor flood level for the next few days on the high tides.
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:
Cooks River at Canterbury Road,0.80,Falling,10:15 AM SAT 14/12/24
Cooks River at Tempe Bridge,0.72,Falling,10:15 AM SAT 14/12/24
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.