Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Cooks River
Issued at 01:20 PM EST on Monday 28 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TEMPE BRIDGE ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENINGS ON HIGH TIDES
The river level along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge peaked slightly below the minor flood level (1.30 m) Sunday evening. High tides have the potential to cause minor flooding along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Cooks River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooks River.
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge peaked at 1.20 metres around 08:00 pm Sunday 27 April and is currently at -0.27 metres and falling with tides, below the minor flood level (1.30 m).
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge may reach the minor flood level (1.30 m) Monday and Tuesday evenings on 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:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Tuesday 29 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cooks River at Canterbury Road,-0.13,Falling,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
Cooks River at Tempe Bridge,-0.27,Falling,01:00 PM MON 28/04/25
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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