Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales Final Flood Warning For The Macleay River Issued at 05:46 PM EDT on Sunday 30 March 2025 Flood Warning Number: 3 FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BELLBROOK AND KEMPSEY The Macleay River at Bellbrook is peaking below the minor flood level and no further flooding is expected downstream at Kempsey. Further rain is forecast across parts of the Macleay River catchments from the middle of the week, which may cause renewed river level rises and flooding along the Macleay River. The situation is being closely monitored and the flood warning will be updated as required. Macleay River: No further flooding is expected in the Macleay River. The Macleay River at Georges Creek peaked at 5.90 metres around 07:15 am Sunday and is currently at 5.18 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (6.00 m). The Macleay River at Georges Creek is expected to remain below the minor flood level. The Macleay River at Bellbrook is currently at 5.05 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (6.50 m). The Macleay River at Bellbrook is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.50 m). The Macleay River at Kempsey (AHD) is currently at 1.36 metres and steady, below minor flood level (4.50 m). The Macleay River at Kempsey (AHD) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m). Flood Safety Advice: 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/midnorth.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 Next issue: This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Macleay River at Georges Creek,5.14,Falling,05:30 PM SUN 30/03/25 Macleay River at Bellbrook,5.05,Steady,05:16 PM SUN 30/03/25 Macleay River at Turners Flat,3.59,Rising,05:00 PM SUN 30/03/25 Macleay River at Kempsey (AHD),1.36,Falling,05:30 PM SUN 30/03/25 Macleay River at Third Lane,1.17,Steady,05:36 PM SUN 30/03/25 Macleay River at Frederickton,1.11,Steady,05:43 PM SUN 30/03/25 Macleay River at Smithtown,0.72,Falling,05:30 PM SUN 30/03/25 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.