Forecast

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, 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Clarence River
Issued at 08:23 AM EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 20

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT GRAFTON
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ULMARRA AND MACLEAN
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Clarence River at Grafton where the river level is likely to fall below the moderate flood level Wednesday afternoon.
At Ulmarra the river level fell below the moderate flood level early Wednesday morning with minor flooding now occurring.
At Maclean the river level is elevated with minor flooding continuing.

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

The Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St) is currently at 3.97 metres and falling, with moderate flooding
The Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St) is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (3.60 m) Wednesday afternoon.

The Clarence River at Ulmarra is currently at 3.29 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Clarence River at Ulmarra may remain above the minor flood level (2.10 m) until Thursday morning.

The Clarence River at Maclean is currently at 2.06 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Clarence River at Maclean may remain above the minor flood level (1.60 m) until early Friday 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 04:00 pm EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Nymboida River at Nymboida,4.18,Steady,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Mann River at Mitchell,1.00,Steady,03:15 AM WED 12/03/25
Boyd River at Broadmeadows,2.11,Steady,07:45 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Tabulam,4.71,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Baryulgil,6.10,Falling,12:30 AM WED 12/03/25
Mann River at Jackadgery,3.79,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Lilydale,7.90,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),3.86,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St),3.97,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Ulmarra,3.29,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Maclean,2.06,Steady,08:00 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/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Macleay River
Issued at 04:24 PM EDT on Tuesday 11 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 15

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT KEMPSEY
The Macleay River at Kempsey fell below the minor flood level Tuesday afternoon.
River levels at Kempsey, Georges Creek, Bellbrook and Smithtown are expected to remain below minor flood levels.

Macleay River:
No further flooding is expected in the Macleay River.

The Macleay River at Kempsey fell below the minor flood level (4.50 metres) around 02:00 pm Tuesday. The river level is currently at 4.39 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.

Macleay River at Georges Creek:
Cancellation

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,4.86,Falling,04:00 PM TUE 11/03/25
Macleay River at Bellbrook,5.36,Falling,02:26 PM TUE 11/03/25
Macleay River at Turners Flat,5.57,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 11/03/25
Macleay River at Kempsey (AHD),4.37,Falling,04:00 PM TUE 11/03/25
Macleay River at Third Lane,4.15,Falling,02:05 PM TUE 11/03/25
Macleay River at Frederickton,4.02,Falling,02:25 PM TUE 11/03/25
Macleay River at Smithtown,3.04,Falling,04:00 PM TUE 11/03/25

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.