Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Clarence River
Issued at 03:56 PM EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 21

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GRAFTON, ULMARRA AND MACLEAN
The river level at Grafton fell below the moderate flood level Wednesday afternoon with minor flooding now occurring.
Downstream, minor flooding continues at Ulmarra and Maclean.

Clarence River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Clarence River at Grafton, Ulmarra and Maclean.

The Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St) is currently at 3.59 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St) may fall below the minor flood level (2.10 m) Thursday afternoon.

The Clarence River at Ulmarra is currently at 3.00 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Clarence River at Ulmarra may fall below the minor flood level (2.10 m) Thursday afternoon.

The Clarence River at Maclean is currently at 1.88 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Clarence River at Maclean may fall below the minor flood level (1.60 m) Thursday morning.

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/northcoast.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 10:00 am EDT on Thursday 13 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Nymboida River at Nymboida,3.95,Steady,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Mann River at Mitchell,0.95,Steady,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Boyd River at Broadmeadows,1.99,Steady,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Tabulam,4.32,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Baryulgil,6.10,Falling,12:30 AM WED 12/03/25
Mann River at Jackadgery,3.50,Falling,03:00 PM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Lilydale,7.17,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),3.42,Falling,03:00 PM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St),3.59,Falling,03:55 PM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Ulmarra,3.00,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Maclean,1.88,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Richmond River
Issued at 03:53 PM EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 35

BUNGAWALBYN EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW MAJOR LEVEL IN THE NEXT HOUR
River levels are falling along the Richmond River. The river fell below the moderate flood level at Coraki on Wednesday afternoon, with minor flooding now occurring. Minor flooding is continuing at Woodburn.

Richmond River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Richmond River at Bungawalbyn and minor flooding is occurring at Coraki and Woodburn.

The Richmond River at Coraki is currently at 4.90 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Richmond River at Coraki is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.40 m) until Thursday.

The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is currently at 5.01 metres and falling, with major flooding.
The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is expected to fall below the major flood level (5.00 m) around 04:00 pm Wednesday.

The Richmond River at Woodburn is currently at 3.53 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Richmond River at Woodburn is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.20 m) until Thursday.

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/northcoast.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 10:00 am EDT on Thursday 13 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Richmond River at Wiangaree,2.04,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Kyogle,3.92,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Casino (Automatic Gauge),5.49,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Casino Road Bridge,3.05,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Coraki,4.90,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Myrtle Creek at Rappville,3.93,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Bungawalbyn Junction,5.01,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Woodburn,3.53,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Wardell,1.72,Falling,03:30 PM WED 12/03/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Moderate Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 12:18 PM EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 16

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT COUTTS CROSSING
Moderate flooding is continuing at Coutts Crossing, with river levels falling. River levels are likely to fall below the moderate flood level overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
At Glenreagh, river levels have fallen below the minor flood level and no further flooding is expected.

Orara River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Orara River at Coutts Crossing.

The Orara River at Glenreagh Automatic Gauge is currently at 3.86 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
No further flooding is expected at Glenreagh Automatic Gauge.

No recent river level observations are available for the Glenreagh Bridge (manual flood gauge). Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river levels are estimated to be below the minor flood level (4.00 m), and falling.
No further flooding is expected at Glenreagh Bridge.

The Orara River at Coutts Crossing was 9.57 m and falling slowly around 12:00 pm Wednesday, with moderate flooding.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (9.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

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/northcoast.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 01:00 pm EDT on Thursday 13 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.66,Steady,12:00 PM WED 12/03/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),3.60,Falling,12:00 PM WED 12/03/25
Orara River at Coutts Crossing,9.57,Falling,12:00 PM WED 12/03/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Upper Condamine River
Issued at 11:13 AM EST on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

(Reissue - correction of headline to confirm no further flooding downstream)
FLOODING EASED AT WARWICK AND NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED DOWNSTREAM
Moderate rainfall has been recorded in the Upper Condamine catchment since Sunday which has caused river and creek level rises.
Flooding is generally easing across the catchment.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast for the Upper Condamine catchment for the next few days.

Condamine River to Warwick:
Flooding is easing along the Condamine River to Warwick.
The Condamine River at Warwick is currently at 4.11 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Condamine River at Warwick is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

Condamine River downstream of Warwick to Oakey Creek:
Flooding is generally easing along the Condamine River downstream of Warwick to Oakey Creek.
The Condamine River at Pratten is currently at 4.24 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.50 m).
The Condamine River at Pratten is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.50 m).

The Condamine River at Tummaville is currently at 3.60 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Condamine River at Tummaville is likely to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Wednesday.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Condamine R at The Head Alert,2.41,Steady,09:44 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Killarney Alert,0.65,Steady,08:46 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Elbow Valley TM,2.15,Steady,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Rosenthal Ck at Connolly Dam Alert,-0.27,Steady,09:19 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Warwick Alert,4.11,Falling,10:58 AM WED 12/03/25
Sandy Ck at Leslie Dam HW TM,-2.37,Steady,11:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Glengallan Ck near Backwater Ck Alert,1.25,Steady,09:55 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Pratten Alert,4.24,Falling,09:46 AM WED 12/03/25
Dalrymple Ck at Allora TM,1.56,Steady,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Millbrook Alert,7.06,Falling,09:38 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Tummaville TM,3.60,Falling,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Centenary Bridge TM,4.92,Rising,11:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Condamine R at Cecil Plains TM,3.98,Rising,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Oakey Ck at Jondaryan TM,1.43,Steady,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Oakey Ck at Fairview TM,1.43,Steady,10:00 AM WED 12/03/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Bellinger River
Issued at 11:16 AM EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 21

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING ALONG THE BELLINGER RIVER
The Bellinger River at Thora fell below the minor flood level Wednesday morning, and downstream the river level at Bellingen fell below the minor flood level overnight Monday into Tuesday.
No further flooding is expected.

Bellinger River:
No further flooding is expected in the Bellinger River.
The Bellinger River at Thora is currently at 2.96 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
No further flooding is expected at Thora.

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:
Bellinger River at Thora,2.96,Falling,10:04 AM WED 12/03/25
Never Never Creek at Gleniffer,1.51,Steady,11:01 AM WED 12/03/25
Bellinger River at Bellingen,2.45,Steady,11:03 AM WED 12/03/25
Bellinger River at Repton,0.78,Falling,10:45 AM WED 12/03/25
Kalang River at Kooroowi-Scotchman,1.65,Falling,11:01 AM WED 12/03/25
Kalang River at Newry Island (AHD),0.81,Falling,10:45 AM WED 12/03/25
Kalang River at Urunga (AHD),0.68,Falling,10:45 AM WED 12/03/25

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.