Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Moderate Flood Warning for the Shoalhaven River
at Nowra and Terara
Issued at 12:49 pm EDT on Thursday 3 March 2022
Flood Warning Number: 5
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NOWRA AND TERARA OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY
Rainfall has eased in the catchment since around midnight Wednesday into Thursday. Minor flooding is continuing at Nowra and Terara.
The Tallowa Dam is spilling. Further moderate rainfall forecast for the rest of Thursday combined with abnormally high tides could cause renewed river level rises to the moderate flood level at Nowra and Terara.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts. Another Severe Weather Warning is current for abnormally high tides and damaging surf for parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast Forecast Districts.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Hunter, Central Coast and Greater Sydney.
Shoalhaven River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Shoalhaven River.
The Shoalhaven River at Nowra (AHD) peaked at 3.21 metres around 02:00 am Thursday and is currently at 3.01 metres and falling with minor flooding. Renewed rises to the moderate flood level are possible overnight Thursday into Friday.
The Shoalhaven River at Terara peaked at 3.12 metres around 03:00 am Thursday and is currently at 2.89 metres and falling with minor flooding. Renewed rises to the moderate flood level are possible overnight Thursday into Friday.
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:
The next warning will be issued by 06:00 pm EDT on Thursday 03 March 2022.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoalhaven River at Mountview | 4.26 | Falling | 11:00 AM THU 03/03/22 |
| Shoalhaven River at Hillview | 6.25 | Falling | 12:44 PM THU 03/03/22 |
| Shoalhaven River at Fossickers Flat | 6.33 | Falling | 12:00 PM THU 03/03/22 |
| Kangaroo River at Hampden Bridge | 5.36 | Falling | 12:43 PM THU 03/03/22 |
| Shoalhaven River at Tallowa Dam | 1.88 | Steady | 12:32 PM THU 03/03/22 |
| Shoalhaven River at Grassy Gully | 9.65 | Falling | 12:42 PM THU 03/03/22 |
| Shoalhaven River at Nowra (AHD) | 3.01 | Steady | 12:24 PM THU 03/03/22 |
| Shoalhaven River at Terara | 2.89 | Steady | 12:28 PM THU 03/03/22 |
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.
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