An initial minor flood warning is in place for the Macleay River as of 5pm December 9.
Low lying areas are advised to prepare for a rise in the Macleay River as a peak moves downstream following heavy rain in the catchment area.
Kempsey Shire Council has recorded another rise in the Macleay River after recent events, and expect this to result in further closures of bridges that cross the Macleay River.
FLOOD WARNING
The Bureau of Meteorology issued an initial minor flood warning for the Macleay River at 4.34pm EDT.
Minor flooding is likely along the Macleay River at Georges Creek.
The Macleay River at Georges Creek is likely to reach the minor flood level (6m) early Thursday evening.
BRIDGES
As this peak progresses downstream, closure of the following bridges that cross the Macleay River is possible:
- Bellbrook Bridge
- Toorooka Bridge
- Temagog Bridge
- Turners Flat Bridge (lower likelihood at this stage)
Council staff will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
FLOOD GATES
All crossover and flood gates are open.
Council will continue to be monitor the situation and updates will be provided as information becomes available.
RIVER LEVELS
Up-to-date river levels can be found on the Bureau of Meteorology website.
For more information head to council's flood information page or head to ksc.pub/flood
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
No flooding is anticipated at this point.
In the event of flooding, council urges people to:
- refrain from driving or walking through flood water
- consider the impact of possible road closures and flood isolation on work, family and educational commitments
- monitor emergency warnings and severe weather updates on local ABC radio, the NSW SES Mid North Coast Facebook page and the Bureau of Meteorology website
- if your property is at risk of inundation, raise moveable items, such as furniture, as high as possible onto benches or tables, placing electrical items on top
- if you live in a low-lying area and are advised by an emergency services officer to evacuate, please do so
- secure outside belongings and before leaving turn off the power and water and take essential medicines and clothes with you.
Residents and visitors are urged to remain cautious on the roads for localised impacts and not attempt to drive through floodwaters or cross flooded bridges. Council's work teams are inspecting roads and any areas of concern will be advised.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500.
