02/07/2025
Flooding impacting Shoalhaven communities
2 July 2025
Council is working with emergency services to respond to the impact of the current extreme weather conditions across the Shoalhaven.
A severe weather warning for damaging winds and heavy rainfall remains in place for the South Coast with many local communities being affected by moderate flooding, road closures, water quality issues, power outages and property damage.
Shoalhaven Mayor Patricia White said Council is working closely with the State Emergency Service (SES), Origin Energy and Transport for New South Wales to ensure residents are informed and safe.
“We are familiar with extreme weather events in the Shoalhaven and are experienced when it comes to responding during emergencies,” Cr White said.
“I’d like to reassure residents that we have crews actively monitoring the weather situation and working with the lead response agencies to assess damage and assist with the clean-up effort,” she said.
“Please could I urge residents to remain indoors, if possible, and delay your travel plans. If you must be on the road, please heed safety warnings, check for closures and never drive through flood waters,” she said.
The rain is forecast to ease during Wednesday afternoon.
Areas most affected
Over the past 48 hours more than 200mm of rain has fallen at Ulladulla, Vincentia, Kangaroo Valley, Culburra, Berry, Bomaderry, Sussex Inlet and Bendalong.
Wind gusts of more than 100km/h were also recorded at Jervis Bay and Ulladulla.
An Emergency Warning for flooding remains for low lying areas on the north and south side of Burril Lake, with residents in these areas urged to shelter in a sturdy, raised structure that can be safely accessed.
An Emergency Warning for flooding is also in place for Mountain Street, Larmer Avenue and The Park Drive, Sanctuary Point. Residents in these areas are urged to move to higher ground, inside a sturdy, multi-storey building with access to upper levels.
All Shoalhaven residents are being urged to monitor the weather and heed warnings and advice from the SES and call 132 500 for assistance in a flood or storm.
Road closures
There are multiple roads closed across Shoalhaven due to inundation as well as fallen trees and powerlines.
• Multiple roads around Burril Lake are closed due to flooding.
• Woollamia Road is closed from Duranbah Drive through to and including west of Pritchard Avenue due to flooding.
• The Wool Road between Larmer Avenue and Mernie Street at Old Erowal Bay is closed due to fallen trees and powerlines.
• The Park Drive and Mountain Street at Sanctuary Point are closed due to flooding.
• Albatross Road between Maclean Street and Dobbie Close is closed due to flooding.
For a comprehensive list of road closures, visit LiveTraffic.com
Local catchments
Most catchments in Shoalhaven are open to the sea however Council is continuing to monitor these areas to assess whether any additional entrance management activities are required.
• Lake Conjola – open
• Tabourie Lake – open
• Burril Lake – open
• Swan Lake – open
• Shoalhaven River – closed
Water quality
Shoalhaven Water has experienced sewer discharges throughout the night due to high rainfall, infiltration, illegal connections, and power outages.
This has caused some floodwaters to become contaminated, causing poor water quality.
Council advises people to not swim in flood affected areas including beaches and creeks at this time.
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