Care NSW

07/06/2024

unfortunately due to unprecedented circumstances, CARE NSW
Is unavailable to assist on the ground in this flood.
Please stay safe, follow the warnings and act early!

07/06/2024

07/04/2024

FLOOD UPDATE FOR THE HAWKESBURY, COLO & MACDONALD RIVERS (6.00pm Sunday 7th April 2024)

The BOM has issued flooding warning no. 15 (4.30pm) with moderate flooding is occurring at North Richmond and Windsor and minor flooding occurring at Sackville.

Yarramundi Bridge
‼️ Yarramundi bridge is CLOSED
The river is currently 8.59m and falling at Yarramundi (4.30pm)

North Richmond Bridge
‼️ North Richmond bridge is CLOSED

The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) peaked at 10.52m around 09:00 pm Saturday. There has been some discrepancy with the data at North Richmond (WPS). However the current level is estimated to be around 9.19m and falling.

The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) may remain above the moderate flood level (7.90m) until Monday morning. Once the water is clear of the bridge needs to cleared of flood debris, roadways washed and engineers inspections before opening to the public. Please monitor Live traffic.com and the live camera at North Richmond Bridge for bridge opening.

Windsor Bridge
‼️ Windsor bridge is OPEN.

Water remains over Gorricks lane and Putty Road at Buttsworth Creek. The only access is via Hibberts lane. Expect delays.
The river is currently 8.65m (PWD) and falling at Windsor (5.15pm)

The Hawkesbury River at Windsor may remain above the moderate flood level (7.00m) until Monday afternoon.

Sackville
‼️ Sackville ferry is CLOSED
The river is currently 5.39m and falling at Sackville (5.15pm).

The Hawkesbury River at Sackville may remain above the minor flood level (4.60 m) until Monday afternoon..

Lower Portland
‼️ Lower Portland ferry is CLOSED
The river is currently 3.80m and steady at Lower Portland (5.15pm).

The Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland is likely to remain below the minor flood level.

Wiseman’s Ferry
‼️ Wiseman’s Ferry ferry is CLOSED
‼️ Webbs Creek ferry is CLOSED

The river is currently 1.56m and steady at Wiseman’s Ferry (5.39pm).

The Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry will remain below the moderate flood level (3.50m).

Macdonald River
The river is currently 1.56m and steady at St Albans (5.39pm)

Colo River
No current river level observations are available at Putty Road. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to have fallen below the moderate flood level (5.70m). The Colo River at Putty Road is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.70m) until late Sunday evening.

FOR ASSISTANCE
NSWSES Hawkesbury Unit has prepositioned boats and rescue vehicles on both sides of the Hawkesbury River (Windsor and Wilberforce) to assist the community; and the NSWSES The Hills Unit has a boat on standby at Wiseman’s Ferry.

📞 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

PLEASE KEEP INFORMED
📍 Download the Hazards Near Me app

📍 Listen to your local ABC radio station

📍 Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au

📍 Go to latest Weather and Warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/

📍 For the latest Rainfall and River heights visit
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/greatersydney.shtml

📍 For road closures visit Road Closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or Hawkesbury City Council Disaster and Emergency Dashboard
https://disaster.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

There are live cameras at Yarramundi Bridge, North Richmond Bridge, Windsor Bridge, Cattai Bridge and Sackville Ferry available on https://www.livetraffic.com

Image from this mornings rescue of a driver trapped in his utility on Old Kurrajong Road at Richmond.

NSW SES The Hills Unit
The Hills Police Area Command
Hawkesbury Police Area Command
Hawkesbury City Council
NSW RFS - Hawkesbury District
Macdonald Valley Association
Wisemans Ferry Rural Fire Service
Upper Colo Community Page
Hawkesbury District Independent Magazine
Hills to Hawkesbury Community
Hawkesbury Post
The Hawkesbury Gazette
Hawkesbury Radio
Pulse 89.9FM Radio
Susan Templeman MP
Robyn Preston MP

06/04/2024

Thank Goodness ❤️

Edit: it appears the BoM gauge at Nth Richmond is faulty. See our most recent post.

The river levels are falling across the system, and most importantly at both the river crossings. Richmond bridge will be below the road height this morning, so should be re-opened today (depending on any damage or repairs required). Our gauge deck height doesn't seem to be synced with the image of the bridge from Live Traffic.

Transport NSW held their nerve and didn't close Windsor bridge, even though the river there did get slightly above the past level at which it closed.

Gorricks Lane is showing as closed on Live Traffic, but access is still available via Hibberts Lane.

Warragamba Dam flows will be reducing as the level there has also continued to drop.

We'll publish details on peak heights a little later.

06/04/2024

Low lying parts of Freemans Reach Flooding
Evacuate before 1:00 am Sun 07 Apr
Emergency Warning

The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE BEFORE 1:00 am Sun 07 Apr due to rising hazardous moderate flooding:

- Properties in the lower part of Freemans Reach:
- along Freemans Reach Road from Wilberforce Road to Hibberts Lane, along Hibberts Lane Freemans Reach Road to the first bend northwards, along the lower part of Argyle Reach Road
- Properties in the southern part of Wilberforce along Wilberforce Road from Windsor Bridge to Buttsworth Creek

You must evacuate before this time because Evacuation routes will be closed due to floodwater

Use the following evacuation route to move to safety outside the flood affected area:

- Freemans Reach to Hibberts Lane to Kurmond Road. Note that Wilberforce Road to Wilberforce may be closed at Buttsworth Creek.

You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by flooding. If you are unable to find accommodation, Evacuation centres have been set up at:

- Richmond Club, 6 E Market St, Richmond NSW 2753
- Panthers North Richmond, 33 Beaumont Ave, North Richmond NSW 2754

If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you, and buildings may not be able to withstand the impact of flood water.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) is currently at 8.97 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (7.00 m). The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) may peak near 10.50 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level through Sunday and into Monday.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- Properties in the lower part of Freemans Reach:
- along Freemans Reach Road from Wilberforce Road to Hibberts Lane, along Hibberts Lane Freemans Reach Road to the first bend northwards, along the lower part of Argyle Reach Road
- Properties in the southern part of Wilberforce along Wilberforce Road from Windsor Bridge to Buttsworth Creek

This event may change quickly. We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/558zBX

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Post current at 10:15pm on Saturday 6th April 2024.

06/04/2024

North of Bligh Park Flooding
Evacuate before 2:00 am Sun 07 Apr
Emergency Warning

The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE BEFORE 2:00 am Sun 07 Apr (Australian Eastern Standard Time (non-daylight savings time) due to rising moderate flooding:

- Properties between Bligh Park and South Windsor along Berger Road and Fairey Road between the Sewerage Treatment plant at the southern end and Penruddock Street at the northern end.

You must evacuate before this time because evacuation routes will be closed due to floodwater.

Use the following evacuation route to move to safety outside the flood affected area:

- Proceed along Berger Road to South Windsor then to George Street and then Richmond Road and follow the flood evacuation signs.

- Evacuate by 02:00 am Sunday 7th April 2024, Australian Eastern Standard Time (non-daylight savings time).

You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by flooding. If you are unable to find accommodation, Evacuation centres have been set up at:

- Richmond Club, 6 East Market Street, Richmond NSW
- Panthers North Richmond, 33 Beaumont Avenue, North Richmond NSW

If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you, and buildings may not be able to withstand the impact of flood water.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) is currently at 8.97 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (7.00 m). The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) may peak near 10.50 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level through Sunday and into Monday.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- Properties between Bligh Park and South Windsor along Berger Road and Fairey Road between the Sewerage Treatment plant at the southern end and Penruddock Street at the northern end.

This event may change quickly. We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/mAtvFP

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Post current at 10:07pm on Saturday 6th April 2024.

06/04/2024

Parts of Agnes Banks Flooding
Evacuate before 2:00 am Sun 07 Apr
Emergency Warning

The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE BEFORE 2:00 am Australian Eastern Standard Time (non-daylight savings time) Sun 07 Apr due to rising moderate flooding:

- All properties in low lying parts of Agnes Banks along Springwood Road from the Yarramundi Bridge to Price Lane, and including Price Lane.

You must evacuate before this time because Evacuation routes will be closed due to floodwater

Use the following evacuation route to move to safety outside the flood affected area:

- Proceed to Castlereagh Road and head South and follow the Flood Evacuation Signs.

You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by flooding. If you are unable to find accommodation, Evacuation centres have been set up at:

- Richmond Club, 6 E Market St, Richmond NSW 2753
- Panthers North Richmond, 33 Beaumont Ave, North Richmond NSW 2754

If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you, and buildings may not be able to withstand the impact of flood water.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises Evacuate by 02:00 am Sunday 7th April 2024, Australian Eastern Standard Time (non-daylight savings time)

The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) is currently at 8.97 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (7.00 m). The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) may peak near 10.50 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level through Sunday and into Monday.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- All properties in low lying parts of Agnes Banks along Springwood Road from the Yarramundi Bridge to Price Lane, and including Price Lane.

This event may change quickly. We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/5zDk-H

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Post current at 9:58pm on Saturday 6th April 2024.

06/04/2024

South Windsor STP Flooding
Prepare to evacuate
Watch and Act

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to PREPARE TO EVACUATE due to predicted rising moderate flooding:

- Properties on Fairey Road near the South Windsor Sewerage Treatment Plant.

You should monitor the situation and prepare to evacuate so that you can safely evacuate when instructed to do so by NSW SES. Wherever possible, you should prepare to stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements.

If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) is currently at 8.97 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (7.00 m). The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) may peak near 10.50 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level through Sunday and into Monday.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- Properties on Fairey Road near the South Windsor Sewerage Treatment Plant.

This event may change quickly. We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/v2KFPt

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Post current at 9:43pm on Saturday 6th April 2024.

06/04/2024

Western part of Richmond Lowlands Flooding
Evacuate before 12:00 am Sun 07 Apr
Emergency Warning

The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE BEFORE 12:00 am Sun 07 Apr due to rising moderate flooding:

- All properties along Edward Road, Powells Lane and Ridges Lane.

You must evacuate before this time because evacuation route may be closed

Use the following evacuation route to move to safety outside the flood affected area:

- Proceed along Ridges Lane or Powells Lane, Triangle Lane to Old Kurrajong Road to Kurrajong Road.

You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by flooding. If you are unable to find accommodation, Evacuation centres have been set up at:

- Richmond Club, 6 E Market St, Richmond NSW 2753
- Panthers North Richmond, 33 Beaumont Ave, North Richmond NSW 2754

If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you, and buildings may not be able to withstand the impact of flood water.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) is currently at 8.97 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (7.00 m). The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) may peak near 10.50 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level through Sunday and into Monday.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- All properties along Edward Road, Powells Lane and Ridges Lane.

This event may change quickly. We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/LI9QLA

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Post current at 9:41pm on Saturday 6th April 2024.

06/04/2024

With water levels still rising, please check your horses and livestock!
We have teams on call through the night.
If you need immediate assistance evacuating your animals, please call us.

In an emergency, please call 000
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06/04/2024

Just saw this on a community page, please drive safe and check your animals.
If you need immediate assistance evacuating your pets, horses and livestock please call us on 0435446562