Warnings

Minor Flood Warning For The Macleay River Sun 03 Aug 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Macleay River 
Issued at 06:41 AM AEST on Sunday 03 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT GEORGES CREEK 
 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BELLBROOK EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON
 Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed in the Macleay River catchment during Saturday. River level rises are occurring in the upper reaches of the catchment. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along Macleay RIver at Georges Creek from early Sunday morning. Further downstream, minor flooding is also possible along the Bellbrook early Sunday afternoon.

Macleay River:
 Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along Macleay River.

The Macleay River at Georges Creek was at 3.84 m and rising at 11:15pm Saturday, below the minor flood level.
The Macleay River at Georges Creek is expected to have exceeded the minor flood level (6.00 m) early Sunday morning. The river may reach around 7.70 m Sunday morning, with minor flooding. 

The Macleay River at Bellbrook is currently at 2.36 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Macleay River at Bellbrook may reach around the minor flood level (6.50 m) early Sunday afternoon. 

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
 Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
 Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
 Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
 For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 03 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Macleay River at Georges Creek,3.84,rising,11:15 pm Sat 02/08/25
Macleay River at Bellbrook,2.36,rising,6:27 am Sun 03/08/25
Macleay River at Turners Flat,2.39,falling,6:00 am Sun 03/08/25
Macleay River at Kempsey,0.99,steady,6:15 am Sun 03/08/25
Macleay River at Smithtown,0.59,steady,6:00 am Sun 03/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.