Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 10:57 AM AEST on Monday 25 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT COUTTS CROSSING
Orara River:
Flooding no longer occurring along the Orara River.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is currently at 4.70 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.12,steady,10:00 am Mon 25/08/25
Orara River at Glenreagh,1.40,steady,10:00 am Mon 25/08/25
Orara River at Coutts Crossing,4.70,falling,3:00 pm Sun 24/08/25
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.
Forecast
Kempsey (31.0806°S, 152.842°E, 10m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of fog inland early this morning. Areas of morning frost about higher ground. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe late this afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming SE/SW 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 17 and 22.
Forecast for Kempsey (31.0806°S, 152.842°E, 10m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 6° 9° 10° 9° 7° 9° 3° Maximum 23° 22° 28° 23° 22° 18° 19° Chance of rain 70% 30% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate High High High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Moderate 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 9
(km/h)13
(km/h)6
(km/h)14
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(km/h)11
(km/h)14
(km/h)10
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(km/h)19
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(km/h)7
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(km/h)Wind direction WSW S N NE NNE NW NW W NW WNW WNW W WNW ESE Relative humidity 60% 64% 85% 67% 72% 40% 50% 32% 48% 32% 41% 30% 44% 41% Dew point 10°C 14°C 13°C 15°C 14°C 13°C 6°C 5°C 5°C 5°C 1°C 0°C 2°C 6°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Kempsey (31.0806°S, 152.842°E, 10m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:49am EST 6:14am EST 5:28pm EST 5:53pm EST 7:10am EST 7:22pm EST 
Waxing crescent
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Temperature for next 7 days
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