Warnings

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Macleay River Tue 20 May 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
  
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Macleay River 
Issued at 10:53 PM EST on Tuesday 20 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GEORGES CREEK, BELLBROOK AND KEMPSEY WEDNESDAY MORNING
 Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to continue across the Macleay River catchment over the next few days. This is likely to result in river and creek level rises along the Macleay River and its tributaries.
 A Flood Watch and a Severe Weather Warning are current for the Macleay River catchment.
 The situation is being closely monitored, and the warning will be updated as required.

Macleay River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Macleay River.

The Macleay River at Georges Creek is currently at 3.47 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Macleay River at Georges Creek may reach the minor flood level (6.00 m) Wednesday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Macleay River at Bellbrook is currently at 3.94 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.50 m).
The Macleay River at Bellbrook may reach the minor flood level (6.50 m) Wednesday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Macleay River at Kempsey (AHD) is currently at 2.55 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (4.50 m).
The Macleay River at Kempsey (AHD) may reach the minor flood level (4.50 m) Wednesday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Macleay River at Georges Creek,3.47,Rising,10:30 PM TUE 20/05/25
Macleay River at Bellbrook,3.94,Rising,10:47 PM TUE 20/05/25
Macleay River at Turners Flat,4.48,Rising,10:00 PM TUE 20/05/25
Macleay River at Kempsey (AHD),2.55,Rising,10:30 PM TUE 20/05/25
Macleay River at Third Lane,2.22,Rising,10:50 PM TUE 20/05/25
Macleay River at Frederickton,2.00,Rising,10:19 PM TUE 20/05/25
Macleay River at Smithtown,1.38,Rising,10:30 PM TUE 20/05/25

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.