Weather Warning
IDN36611
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Shoalhaven River
Issued at 9:26 AM AEST on Wednesday 2 Jul 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NOWRA AND TERARA FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall from Tuesday afternoon has caused significant river level rises across the Shoalhaven River and its tributaries. Minor flooding may develop at Nowra and Terara from late Wednesday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days, which may cause further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for damaging winds and heavy rainfall covering Illawarra and South Coast.
Shoalhaven River
Minor flooding is possible along the Shoalhaven River.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoalhaven River at Mountview | 3.611 | rising | 9:15 am Wed 02/07/25 |
| Shoalhaven River at Hillview | 4.225 | rising | 9:15 am Wed 02/07/25 |
| Shoalhaven River at Fossickers Flat | 6.1 | rising | 9:13 am Wed 02/07/25 |
| Kangaroo River at Hampden Bridge | 6.2 | falling | 9:13 am Wed 02/07/25 |
| Shoalhaven River at Tallowa Dam | 1.936 | steady | 8:45 am Wed 02/07/25 |
| Shoalhaven River at Grassy Gully | 9.056 | rising | 8:00 am Wed 02/07/25 |
| Shoalhaven River at Nowra | 1.78 | rising | 9:00 am Wed 02/07/25 |
| Shoalhaven River at Terara | 1.66 | rising | 9:00 am Wed 02/07/25 |