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Thanks for following along with our flood coverage. Here is everything you need to know

By Christopher Harris

It has been a big day for thousands across Sydney after the city was pummeled by the powerful Black Nor’easter weather system overnight.

And even though we’ve enjoyed blue skies and warm weather in the daylight hours, much of the damage could still be on the way, as rivers around Sydney continue to rise tonight.
Here’s a recap of everything that’s going on and what could possibly be in stall:

• More than 200 mm of rain fell in some parts of the city in the 24 hours to 9am on Saturday morning
• The deluge, which also saw wind gusts of up to 100 kilometres and hour, saw flash flooding while homes were inundated with water
• The city’s water supply, Warragamba Dam reached capacity and started spilling over at 5.45am this morning.
• It has pumped 200 gigalitres downstream every single hour. That is the equivalent of 80,000 Olympic sized swimming pools.
• Most of that water hasn’t reached flood prone low-lying areas of Sydney yet.
• The Bureau of Meteorology expects the Hawkesbury River to experience major flooding overnight.
• Water levels at Windsor will peak at 9.5 metres sometime overnight, while at Richmond, it will peak at 12 metres.
• At least 3608 people in 1405 dwellings around Sydney have been told to leave their homes due to flood evacuation orders as rivers continued to rise.
• About 1500 homes are without power, with energy companies saying those in inaccessible locations will go without power overnight.
• Many train services across the city have not been running because the tracks have been flooded while numerous roads have been closed due to flooding
• Areas south of Wollongong to south of Moruya Heads are expected to be impacted by the weather system late this evening before abating in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Our coverage will be back at 6am tomorrow morning. Have a safe evening.

This is where rivers are going to flood tonight

By Christopher Harris

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Hawkesbury River just before 7pm this evening. Here are all the places set to flood, according to the bureau:

Hawkesbury and Nepean rivers

• Minor to major flooding is likely along the Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River. Moderate flooding is occurring at North Richmond and Windsor. Minor flooding is occurring at Penrith.
• The Nepean River at Penrith is currently at 5.66 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (3.90 m). The Nepean River at Penrith may peak near 7.00 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday, with minor flooding.
• The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond is currently at 10.37 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (7.90 metres). The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond is likely to reach the major flood level (10.50 metres) during Saturday evening. The river level may peak near 12 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday, with major flooding.

North Richmond. A young boy sits with his phone in a submerged picnic area with a stranded car in the background. Credit: Dean Sewell

• The Hawkesbury River at Windsor is currently at 8.97 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (7 metres). The Hawkesbury River at Windsor may peak near 10.50 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level through Sunday and into Monday.
• The Hawkesbury River at Sackville is currently at 5.21 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (4.60 metres). The Hawkesbury River at Sackville may peak near 7 metres during Sunday, with minor flooding.
• The Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland is currently at 4.21 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (4.60 metres). The Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland may reach the minor flood level (4.60 metres) Saturday afternoon. A minor flood peak may occur during Sunday.
• The Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry is currently below flood threshold levels. The Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry will remain below the moderate flood level (3.50 metres) during Saturday and Sunday.
• The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is currently at 7.14 metres and steady with minor flooding. Small renewed rises are expected and the Nepean River at Menangle Bridge may peak near 8.5 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday.
• The Nepean River at Camden Weir is currently at 4.93 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (6.80 metres). Flooding is no longer expected at Camden Weir. Small renewed rises are expected, the Nepean River at Camden Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.80 metres) overnight Saturday into Sunday.
• The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir is currently at 4.91 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.00 metres). The Nepean River at Wallacia Weir is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) late Saturday evening. The river level may peak between 6.0 and 6.50 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday.

Colo River

• Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring along the Colo River at Putty Road.
• The Colo River at Putty Road is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.70 metres) during the remainder of Saturday and overnight into Sunday.

Upper Coxs River

• River levels are elevated on the Coxs River.

Carnage south of Sydney as cabin blown away

By Christopher Harris

Suburbs south of Sydney appear to have been hit hard by the storms, with the suburb of Mount Keira particularly badly affected by the intense winds and rainfall.

Part of a house is washed up onto Koloona Avenue in Mount Kiera, WollongongCredit: Dean Lewins AAP

Nearby Mount Pleasant received one of the heaviest drenchings of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on Saturday, copping 240 mm.

Windsor Bridge set to go under water

By Christopher Harris

In Sydney’s west, the Windsor Bridge is set to go under water as floodwaters rapidly rise.

The Windsor Bridge was set to go under water on Saturday evening.Credit: Robyn Preston MP

Local MP Robyn Preston updated her constituents on social media, saying the water level had gone above eight metres.

“Windsor Bridge, once closed is likely to be out for the weekend and hopefully will reopen on Monday, unless there is another sudden, heavy downpour,” she said.

“The water that overflowed from Warragamba Dam earlier this morning, hasn’t reached Hawkesbury yet.

“The water level is now past 8 meters at Windsor and once the water gets to just under the bridge, that’s when the bridge is likely to close as the force of the flood waters creates a lot of pressure on the bridge itself.”

According to the bureau, the river had reached 8.89 metres by 5.45pm on Saturday.

The local SES unit had previously said the bridge was 9.4 metres high. Official flood warnings say river levels to rise to 10.5 metres overnight at Windsor.

The bridge was built to be flood proof. It was submerged by floodwaters three times in 2022.

Coastline braces for damaging surf

By Christopher Harris

The powerful weather system which wreaked havoc on Sydney is moving south, prompting the Bureau of Meteorology to warn it may lead to localised damage and coastal erosion.

Areas south of Wollongong to south of Moruya Heads are expected to be impacted by late this evening before abating in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Locals play in the surf at Narrabeen.Credit: Nikki Short

A previous dangerous surf warning for the coastline off Sydney has now been cancelled.

But further south, waves are expected to approach the shore from the east, causing east-facing beaches to be most at risk.

“Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas. Locations which may be affected include Eden, Moruya Heads and Merimbula.“

Here are all the trains currently delayed

By Christopher Harris

Passengers travelling on trains and buses in Sydney and the rest of the state have been advised to allow extra travel time after rail lines, roads and stations were flooded with water in the past 24 hours.

Here is the latest advice on the trains:

• T8 Airport & South Line: Shuttle trains are running between Central and Revesby and between Revesby and Macarthur in both directions. Passengers should continue to allow extra travel time as there will be longer than normal service gaps.
• T7 Olympic Park Line: Trains are not running between Lidcombe and Olympic Park. Consider alternative transport.
• South Coast Line: Trains are not running between Waterfall and Bomaderry and also between Wollongong and Port Kembla, due to flooding on the tracks at various locations. Limited replacement buses are running.
• Southern Highlands Line: Buses supplement some trains between Campbelltown and Moss Vale following flooding on the tracks.
• Hunter Line: Trains have resumed between Newcastle Interchange and Maitland after earlier flooding on the tracks at Sandgate. Buses continue to supplement some services. Allow extra travel time.
• Most other lines are affected by delays.
• Passengers are advised to listen to announcements and check information displays for service updates.​
• Buses are replacing ferries between Parramatta and Rydalmere due to the weir overflowing.

The Sydney roads still closed due to flooding

By Christopher Harris

Numerous roads across Sydney and surrounds remain closed. Here is the latest update on what exactly is affected as of 4pm today from the Transport Management Centre:

In Sydney:

• Bells Line of Road is closed in both directions at Richmond Bridge due to flooding.
• Wisemans Ferry Road is closed in both directions at Cattai.
• Pitt Town Road is closed between Wolsely Road and Pitt Town-Dural Road between McGraths Hill and Pitt Town
• Springwood Road including Yarramundi Bridge is closed between Castlereagh Road and Mountain Avenue at Agnes Banks.
• Menangle Road is closed at Menangle Bridge.
• A significant number of other road closures are in place. Motorists should check their trip before they travel.

In the south:

• Lawrence Hargrave Drive is closed in both directions from Coalcliff to Clifton, including the Seacliff Bridge, due to water and debris over the road.
• Illawarra Highway is closed in both directions between Tongarra Road and the M1 at Albion Park.
• Illawarra Highway is also closed at Macquarie Pass.
• Lady Wakehurst Drive is closed due to a fallen tree near Lady Carrington Drive at Lilyvale

In the north:

• Newell Highway remains closed in both directions between Moree and Boggabilla

In the northwest:

• Newell Highway is closed east of Tooraweenah due to a crash. Motorists wanting to travel between Gilgandra and Coonabarabran are advised to use the Castlereagh Highway and Coonabarabran Road and allow plenty of extra travel time.

In the west:

• Megalong Road is closed in both directions between Shipley Road and Peach Tree Road at Blackheath.

Hundreds of flood rescues carried out across NSW in 24 hours

By Christopher Harris

Hundreds of people had to be saved from floodwaters across Sydney, the Illawarra and South Coast in the past 24 hours.

The NSW State Emergency Service said more than 200 mm of rain lash Sydney and the Illawarra while 4000 volunteers were out in force.

They responded to 3135 calls for help in the past 24 hours.

NSW SES conducted hundreds of flood rescues.Credit: NSW State Emergency Service

SES volunteers are now helping residents and business owners with the clean-up job.

NSW SES State Duty Commander assistant commissioner Dean Storey, said flooding will continue in low-lying properties along the Hawkesbury, Nepean and Colo Rivers.

More flooding along the Colo and Hawkesbury Rivers may be possible, but it will likely only impact on low-lying properties.Credit: NSW State Emergency Service

“While the significant rain event has now passed and blue skies have returned, flooding is expected to occur for residents in the Hawkesbury Nepean and Colo communities as the rainfall moves into the rivers and downstream over the coming days,” Storey said.

The NSW SES currently has 13 Emergency Warnings in place requesting affected residents evacuate their properties.

As floodwaters quickly recede, locals are clearing up

By Andrew Taylor

Jack Greene was busy cleaning office equipment and sweeping out mud and debris after half-a-metre of water swept through his workplace in Picton, south-west of Sydney.

Greene said the water rose quickly early Saturday morning before dissipating and leaving sludge in its wake.

Jack Greene hoses down bins out the back of a business as Picton’s CBD was affected by flash flooding in the early hours of Saturday morning.Credit: Rhett Wyman

He said cupboards and filing cabinets, chairs, a printer and fridge were all damaged: “The computers were OK, but power sockets obviously copped a bit of damage.”

Other businesses in the town on Sydney’s south-western fringe were also cleaning up after being flooded.

Greene said the weekend would be spent cleaning and “probably then reassessing flood damage.”

“Everything is drying outside,” he said, looking at the blue sky.

“It’s a good day for cleaning.”

Landslides, collapsed ceilings: NSW is surveying the damage

By Christopher Harris

Across NSW, residents are still working to mop up flooded areas while emergency services are dealing with the fallout of the intense rainfall overnight.

At Stanwell Park, firefighters from the Helensburgh unit of Fire and Rescue NSW worked throughout the early morning to keep people safe.

The landslide at Lawrence Hargrave Drive at Stanwell Park.Credit: Fire and Rescue NSW, Helensburgh station.

They assisted residents at a home at Stanwell Park which was flooding just before 5am.

Just before 6am, they were called to Lawrence Hargrave Drive at Stanwell Park to close the road after the intense rain triggered a small landslide.

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