Warnings

Moderate Flood Warning For The Macleay River Mon 04 Aug 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Moderate Flood Warning For The Macleay River 
Issued at 10:19 AM AEST on Monday 04 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8

MODERATE FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT GEORGES CREEK MIDDAY MONDAY
 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BELLBROOK MONDAY AFTERNOON AND AT KEMPSEY TUESDAY
 A flood peak is currently near Georges Creek, which is expected to peak near the moderate level (8.0 metres) around midday today. As the flood waters move downstream, minor flood peaks are possible at Bellbrook this afternoon, and at Kempsey on Tuesday morning. No further significant rain is forecast until later this week.

Macleay River:
 Moderate flooding is likely at Georges Creek. Minor flooding is possible at Bellbrook and Kempsey.

The Macleay River at Georges Creek is currently at 7.86 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Macleay River at Georges Creek is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (8.00 m) around midday Monday. 

The Macleay River at Bellbrook is currently at 5.93 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Macleay River at Bellbrook may peak near the minor flood level (6.50 m) Monday afternoon. 

The Macleay River at Kempsey is currently at 3.47 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macleay River at Kempsey may peak near the minor flood level (4.50 m AHD) Tuesday morning. 

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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 04 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Macleay River at Georges Creek,7.86,steady,8:41 am Mon 04/08/25
Macleay River at Bellbrook,5.93,rising,10:02 am Mon 04/08/25
Macleay River at Turners Flat,5.20,falling,10:00 am Mon 04/08/25
Macleay River at Kempsey,3.47,steady,10:00 am Mon 04/08/25
Macleay River at Smithtown,2.10,rising,10:00 am Mon 04/08/25

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.