Flood Warning - Cooks River
State: NSWFinal Flood Warning for Cooks River and Cooks River at Tempe Bridge
SeverityUnknownEffectiveJan 17, 2025, 2:04 AM UTCExpiresJan 18, 2025, 5:04 AM UTCUrgencyUnknownAreaNew South Wales: Cooks River and Cooks River at Tempe BridgeNo further flooding is expected in the Cooks River.
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge is currently at 1.26 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (1.30m). The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.30 m).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
Weather warnings provided by Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and Australian State Emergency Services (SES).