Parts of Nambucca flooding - Avoid the area
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NSW State Emergency Service
Watch and Act
Avoid the area
The NSW SES advises people to AVOID THE FOLLOWING AREAS due to current receding flooding:
- All low-lying properties adjacent to the Nambucca River.
You should monitor the situation and avoid the area until further advised. There may be damaged infrastructure and dangerous hazards within the area.
What are we expecting?
An emergency warning to evacuate was first issued 5:55pm on 21st May 2025. It has been updated based on flood predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology. If you are located in the warning area, you were warned to evacuate at 5:55pm on 21st May 2025.
It is still not safe to return. Continue to avoid flood-affected areas.
Flood water may be present in the area for some time. Roads, infrastructure and essential services may also be impacted. NSW SES advises that you avoid the area.
No further flooding is expected in the Nambucca River.
The Nambucca River at Macksville - Princess Street is currently at 0.90 metres and is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- Plan your route carefully to avoid flooded roads and allow extra travel time.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
- Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines and rivers.
- Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in floodwater - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget it. Fines apply.
- Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
- If you are isolated and require resupply, contact NSW SES on 132 500
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Learn about your risk at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/knowyourrisk
- Check latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: media@ses.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 067 234