Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Cooks River
Issued at 09:22 AM EST on Thursday 01 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT TEMPE
The river level along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge peaked slightly below the minor flood level on Wednesday evening's high tide.
Cooks River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Cooks River.
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge peaked at 1.23 metres around 10:00 pm Wednesday evening and is currently at 0.15 metres and rising with the tide, below the minor flood level (1.30 metres).
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,0.09,Rising,09:00 AM THU 01/05/25
Cooks River at Tempe Bridge,0.15,Rising,09:00 AM THU 01/05/25
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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Today: Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe, becoming less likely in the evening. Winds S/SW 25 to 35 km/h tending SW 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
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