Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Macleay River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Macleay River
Issued at 01:21 PM EDT on Monday 24 October 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT GEORGES CREEK
Rainfall since Saturday morning has caused renewed river level rises across the Macleay River catchment, however renewed minor flooding is no longer expected at Georges Creek.

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

The Macleay River at Georges Creek is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m).

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 Bellbrook,2.04,Rising,01:09 PM MON 24/10/22
Macleay River at Kempsey (AHD),2.18,Steady,01:10 PM MON 24/10/22
Macleay River at Smithtown,1.40,Falling,12:45 PM MON 24/10/22

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.

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