Weather Warning
IDN36605
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Moderate to Major Flood Warning for the Macleay River
Issued at 12:53 AM EST on Thursday 22 May 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 7
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KEMPSEY
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GEORGES CREEK AND SMITHTOWN FROM THURSDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT BELLBROOK THURSDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Tuesday has caused river level rises and minor to moderate flooding across the Macleay River catchment. Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days, which may result in further river level rises.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy to locally intense rainfall over parts of the Mid North Coast, including the Macleay River catchment.
The situation will continue to be monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Macleay River
Major flooding may occur along the Macleay River.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macleay River at Georges Creek | 9.69 | Falling | 12:30 AM THU 22/05/25 |
| Macleay River at Bellbrook | 9.81 | Steady | 12:37 AM THU 22/05/25 |
| Macleay River at Turners Flat | 10.37 | Rising | 12:00 AM THU 22/05/25 |
| Macleay River at Kempsey (AHD) | 6.62 | Steady | 12:30 AM THU 22/05/25 |
| Macleay River at Third Lane | 5.85 | Falling | 12:51 AM THU 22/05/25 |
| Macleay River at Frederickton | 5.66 | Rising | 12:34 AM THU 22/05/25 |
| Macleay River at Smithtown | 4.08 | Steady | 12:30 AM THU 22/05/25 |