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Lower MacDonald

Locality: Wisemans Ferry, New South Wales, Australia

Address: 102 Settlers Road, 2775 Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia

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22.01.2022 FLOOD LEVELS ALONG THE #HAWKESBURY EXPECTED TO BE THE LARGEST SINCE 1992 Heavy rain is forecast over the next 24 hours for the Hawkesbury River catchment. Th...is is likely to result in moderate to MAJOR flooding at North Richmond and Windsor. NORTH RICHMOND - The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond is expected to exceed the MAJOR flood level of 10.5m Sunday evening, with rises to 12.0m early Monday morning. Further rises possible. WINDSOR - The Hawkesbury River at Windsor is likely to reach around 10.0m Monday morning, with moderate flooding. Further rises possible. SACKVILLE - The Hawkesbury River at Sackville may reach around 6.5m early Monday afternoon, with minor flooding. WISEMANS FERRY - Moderate flooding is possible at Wisemans Ferry with forecast rainfall during Monday. If you require emergency help, call the #NSWSES on 132 500. www.ses.nsw.gov.au

18.01.2022 Flooding is likely to impact various parts of the Hawkesbury as rain continues to fall. This may mean access via bridges at Yarramundi, North Richmond and Winds...or may be cut. Stay up to date via NSW SES, Western Sydney NSW SES and NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit. If you need help, call them on 132 500. Leave Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies.

17.01.2022 Please stay safe in this weather! At the moment; - Wisemans Ferries, Webs Creek Ferry and Sackville Ferry are all closed ... - Settlers rd is closed due to flooding - Gorricks run is flooded - Wisemans Ferry Rd near Spencer is flooded - Singleton rd is closed due to flooding and landslides Any other updates or information please comment below to help keep everyone informed.

17.01.2022 Webb’s creek ferry out of action.Webb’s creek ferry out of action.

16.01.2022 ANSWERS TO SOME QUESTIONS... For the latest info on road closures, please check out Live Traffic at www.livetraffic.com For the latest on rainfall levels and ...predictions, visit www.bom.gov.au For dam levels, www.waternsw.com.au The NSW SES has not got an expected time of the reopening of the 3 bridges in the Hawkesbury. RMS and Council are monitoring the situations and will act accordingly. NSW SES advises motorists plan ahead and use the information available on the Live Traffic website to assist in planning their travel. The NSW SES is receiving a high number of calls on the 132 500 phone line, we appreciate your patience. Please do not report emergency incidents via social media pages. If your situation is life threatening, call triple zero (000) NSW SES reminds locals to never drive, ride or walk through floodwaters.

15.01.2022 Hoping that everyone is staying safe in these wet times. Please be reminded that if an Emergencies arise please call 000. We all live in the valley as well and are also experiencing flooding, power outages and phones down. I will try to continue to keep this page up to date. Please appreciate that it is not always possible. ... Wisemans Ferry has many community pages. Most of which have links shared below. As well as the SES updates, BOM and Hawksbury RFS homepage. Stay safe. Xx

13.01.2022 FERRY CLOSURES Lower Portland Ferry is currently closed due to minor flooding. The RMS has also closed Sackville Ferry and Webbs Creek Ferry. Keep up to date via Live Traffic https://www.livetraffic.com/desktop.html

13.01.2022 St Albans Rd not far from Webbs Creek ferry looking north. Higher now

13.01.2022 MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT NORTH RICHMOND BRIDGE, WINDSOR BRIDGE AND PUTTY ROAD BRIDGE. Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Hawkesbury and N...epean Catchments since Thursday. Rainfall is expected to intensify over the next 24 hours. Hawkesbury River The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) is currently at 4.2metres and rising. The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) may reach the moderate flood level (7.90 m) Sunday evening with forecast rainfall. Yarramundi bridge is getting very close to being closed. The rails are down and an RMS crew is on standby. The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.80 m) Sunday evening. Further rises to the moderate flood level are possible with forecast rainfall. The Hawkesbury River at Sackville may reach the minor flood level (4.60 m) early Monday with forecast rainfall. Colo River: Minor flooding is likely along the Colo River. The Colo River at Putty Road is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.70 m) around 07:00 am Sunday. Further rises to the moderate flood level are possible with forecast rainfall. Macdonald River A Flood Watch is current for the Mcdonald River. Further rises to the moderate flood levels are possible depending on how much more rain falls associated with the Coastal Trough over the next 24 to 48 hours.

12.01.2022 BOTH NORTH RICHMOND AND WINDSOR BRIDGES ARE CLOSED We have just learned RMS has closed both bridges due to safety concerns.

10.01.2022 The bridge has disappeared here too

10.01.2022 Please use care driving past the front of the Courthouse. There is a landslide on the river side, and the road has been cut under. Witches hat on road, and Council notified. Feel free to use the Courthouse driveway if the road worsens.

08.01.2022 CLOSING COUNCIL FACILITIES Council is advising the community that based on the latest advice from the SES and the BOM we have closed our facilities until furthe...r notice. The following facilities have been closed: - Hawkesbury Regional Library - Hawkesbury Regional Gallery - Hawkesbury Regional Museum - Richmond Library - Richmond Pool - Visitor Information Centre - Waste Management Facility - Hawkesbury Nursery - Companion Animal Shelter - Oasis Aquatic and Leisure Centre - Upper Colo Reserve - Windsor Boat Ramp Waste Services will continue to be provided. Please put out your bins on your scheduled day and we will pick them up when we can. Please contact Customer Service on 4560 4444 or via email on [email protected] for information or assistance.

08.01.2022 MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT MENANGLE, NORTH RICHMOND, WINDSOR AND PUTTY ROAD ON SUNDAY MORNING at 09.02.20 from 6:45am Moderate to heavy rainfall has been record...ed across the Hawkesbury and Nepean Catchments since Thursday. Rainfall is expected to intensify over the next 24 hours. Further rises to the moderate flood levels for Menangle, Wallacia, North Richmond and Putty Road are possible depending on how much more rain falls associated with the Coastal Trough over the next 24 to 48 hours. The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (5.20 m) Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with the forecast rainfall. for more information : http://ow.ly/tXkF50yhfWP

07.01.2022 When you return to your home or business after a flood, the task of where to start can be overwhelming. The NSW SES Website has a recovery guide to help you get on your feet , safely and quickly. https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//20140721-recovery-guide-print-

06.01.2022 FLOOD SUMMARY (Update) FLOOD EVACUATION WARNING ISSUED FOR PARTS OF LONDONDERRY As a result of the flood level predicted by the Bureau of Meteorology.for London...derry, residents within the areas listed below should prepare to evacuate. The warning area covers all properties backing onto Rickaby’s Creek along Carrington Road from Bowman Road to Bennett Rd, and along Bennett to Blacktown Road. Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate when instructed to do so. An Evacuation Order will be issued by the NSW SES if evacuation is required. MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE HAWKESBURY The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) is currently at 13.11 metres and STEADY with major flooding. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall. The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (WPS) may peak near 13.00 metres Monday evening with major flooding. This level is similar to the April 1988 and July 1990 flood events. The Hawkesbury River at Sackville may peak near the major flood level (9.70 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. This level is similar to the July 1990 flood event. The Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland may reach the major flood level (7.60 m) around 04:00 pm Monday. This level is similar to the July 1990 flood event. Further rises are possible due to forecast rainfall in the Colo River catchment. The Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (3.50 m) around 02:00 pm Monday. The river level may reach the major flood level (4.20 m) Tuesday morning. This level is similar to the July 1990 flood event. Further rises are possible due to forecast rainfall in the Colo River catchment. Flood Warning No. 23 Is available from http://www.bom.gov.au//warnings/flood/nepean-hawkesburyriv FLOOD EVACUATION ORDERS Flood evacuation orders have been issued for: *Gronos Point*Pitt Town Bottoms*Pitt Town North*Cornwallis*Low lying areas of North Richmond*Low Lying Areas of Freemans Reach *Low Lying areas of Agnes Banks (North) FLOOD EVACUATION WARNINGS Flood evacuation warnings have been issued for: *Low Lying areas of Vineyard *Caravan Parks between Windsor and Wisemans Ferry *Southern Parts of Wilberforce *Windsor CBD *McGraths Hill *Londonderry . Image from Streeton Lookout at Freemans Reach (16:00)

04.01.2022 FLOOD UPDATE The river level at North Richmond exceeded the minor flood level this morning, with flood levels at Windsor expected to exceed minor later today. M...inor Flooding is expected along the Colo River. Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley overnight, with very heavy rainfall being observed in the catchment of the Grose River. Further rises to the moderate flood levels at North Richmond and along the Colo River are possible depending on how much more rain falls over the next 24 to 48 hours. The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond (WPS) may reach the moderate flood level (7.90 m) Sunday evening with forecast rainfall. The Hawkesbury River at Windsor (PWD) is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.80 m) Sunday evening. Further rises to the moderate flood level are possible with forecast rainfall. The Hawkesbury River at Sackville may reach the minor flood level (4.60 m) early Monday with forecast rainfall. http://www.bom.gov.au//warnings/flood/nepean-hawkesburyriv ROAD CLOSURES Springwood Road (Yarramundi Bridge) Tennyson Road (Howes Creek) Roberts Creek Road Old East Kurrajong Road (Howes Creek) Wiseman’s Ferry Road (Cattai Creek) Upper Colo Road (Wheeny Creek) Comleroy Rd (Wheeny Creek crossing) Colo Heights Rd (Colo River Bridge) FLOOD RESCUES A flood rescue is currently underway at Webb’s Creek. PLEASE DO NOT drive through flood waters.

03.01.2022 CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS - DOCUMENT UPDATED ON 9/2 AT 3.45PM Follow this link for the latest update on current road closures and conditions www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/link/flood-information

03.01.2022 Just took a drive from settlers road (near walmsley) and got down to the dirt road. Couldn't go much further than the entrance to the national park (shepherd's ...gully?). The rain water drainage areas are a moving very quickly and about 0.5m deep. This is the water near 707 settlers and a few pics we took along the way. See more

03.01.2022 Really really bad trenches across settlers Rd...dozens of them. Some you have to really pick your way through. I turned back at violets gully as I thought there was too much over Rd for my forester. Half way up my gum boots & not even the deepest part.

02.01.2022 Every day of the year, our Emergency Services and Volunteer Firefighters stand up to be counted when they're needed. And never more so than during this summer’s... bushfire crisis. So to show our gratitude, we’d like to offer our everyday heroes a discount on their shopping at Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s, BWS and BIG W, for the rest of January. If you'd like to find out more visit: http://wooli.es/KhVl50y0q3u *Offer valid 21/1/20-31/1/20 in store only. T&Cs and exclusions (such as tobacco and gift cards) apply. See www.woolworths.com.au/community or in store for details.

02.01.2022 Webbs ferry Out of service Unsafe to continueWebbs ferry Out of service Unsafe to continue

02.01.2022 Wellums bridge. Courtesy of Rachael & Justin Wettengel

01.01.2022 Alan Lloyd I guess the same would apply to the main ferry if it gets to the point they’d close Webb’s creek ferry?