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SES NSW Warnings - Mid North Coast Region
FLOOD EVACUATION ORDER Low lying properties in Port Macquarie
Nil | Evacuation OrderLow lying properties in Port Macquarie
Low lying properties in Port Macquarie:
Evacuate by 8:00pm tonight
NSW SES is directing people within low lying properties in Port Macquarie to evacuate the high danger area.
Once floodwater passes 1.75 on the Settlement Point gauge at Port Macquarie a significant number of properties will be inundated.
The areas affected are:
- Hastings River Drive and Settlement Point Road
- North Shore - Shoreline Drive, Wombat Close, Dolphin Courtand Marlin Place
- Maria River Road - may become unsafe to travel on due to inundation
- Short Street and western end of Clarence Street (CBD)
- Westport foreshore area
- The Aquatic and Marina Caravan Parks
- Elfords Road, the Hatch
- Settlement Point and Hibbard Ferries due to high velocity river flows, flood debris and inundation of set down areas.
- Hastings River Drive and Settlement Point Road
- North Shore - Shoreline Drive, Wombat Close, Dolphin Courtand Marlin Place
- Maria River Road - may become unsafe to travel on due to inundation
- Short Street and western end of Clarence Street (CBD)
- Westport foreshore area
- The Aquatic and Marina Caravan Parks
- Elfords Road, the Hatch
- Settlement Point and Hibbard Ferries due to high velocity river flows, flood debris and inundation of set down areas.
Why we are directing people to evacuate
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for SES to rescue you.
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for SES to rescue you.
Where to go if Evacuation is required:
Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an evacuation centre has been set up at the following location:
Port Panthers
1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie
What we are expecting:
1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What you need to do:
Low lying properties
- Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height
- Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.
- Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
- Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.
Low lying properties
- Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height
- Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.
- Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
- Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.
For more information on:
- For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station
- Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au
- For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station
- Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
FLOOD EVACUATION ORDER Low lying properties on the Lower Macleay:
Nil | Evacuation OrderLow lying properties on the Lower Macleay to evacuate the high danger area.
Low lying properties on the Lower Macleay:
Evacuate by 8:30pm
NSW SES is directing people within low lying properties on the Lower Macleay to evacuate the high danger area.
Evacuate by 8:30pm
NSW SES is directing people within low lying properties on the Lower Macleay to evacuate the high danger area.
Once floodwater passes 6.3 metres on the Kempsey gauge at Kempsey roads will begin to close.
These areas include:
- South West Rocks Road
- Smithtown Road
- Plummer?s Lane
- South West Rocks
- Crescent Head
- Hat Head
- Maria River Road
- Camping grounds at Delicate Nobby, Point Plummer and Racecourse
Why we are directing people to evacuate.
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for SES to rescue you.
Where to go if Evacuation is required: Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an evacuation centre has been set up at the following.
Kempsey Showground, 19 Sea Street Kempsey
What we are expecting:
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What you need to do:
Low lying properties should
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What you need to do:
Low lying properties should
- Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height
- Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.
- Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
- Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.
For more information on:
- For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station,
- Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
FLOOD EVACUATION ORDER Low lying properties in Kempsey CBD
Nil | Evacuation OrderLow lying properties in Kempsey CBD
Low lying properties in Kempsey CBD: Evacuate by midnight 20thMarch 2021
NSW SES is directing people within Kempsey CBD, Eden Street and areas east of the railway line north up to Frederickton to evacuate the high danger area.
Once floodwater passes 6.6 metres on the Kempsey gauge, the Kempsey CBD levee may start to over top and roads will begin to close.
The areas affected are:
- Kempsey CBD,
- Eden Street and
- areas east of the railway line north up to Frederickton
Why we are directing people to evacuate.
There is a high risk that the levee may overtop. Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for SES to rescue you.
Where to go if Evacuation is required: Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an evacuation centre has been set up at the following.
- Kempsey Showground
What we are expecting:
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What you need to do:
Low lying properties should
- Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height
- Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.
- Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
- Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.
For more information on:
- For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station,
- Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
FLOOD EVACUATION ORDER Low lying areas of Wauchope and Rawdon Island
Nil | Evacuation OrderLow lying areas of Wauchope and Rawdon Island
Low lying properties of Wauchope and Rawdon Island: Evacuate NOW
NSW SES is directing people within low-lying properties of Wauchope and Rawdon Island to evacuate the high danger area due to major flooding, exceeding the record flood of February 2013.
The Hastings River at Wauchope may reach 11.00m by 06:00am Saturday with further rises possible.
Once floodwater passes 9.5 metres on the Wauchope gauge at Wauchope roads will begin to close.
The areas affected by this Evacuation Order are low lying areas of Rawdon Island and low lying areas of Wauchope, including
?Rocks Ferry Road
?Alma Street
?Princess Avenue
?Stony Creek Road
?Clarke Lane
?Randall Street
?Wallace Street
?Webb Street
?Cameron Street
?Park Street
?North end of Hastings Street
?Bain Street East of James Street
?Ivy Street
?Eastern end of Clareville Avenue
?Jocks Place
?Parker Street
?Nelson Street
?Glenview Drive
?Eastern end of Young Street
?Bransdon Street
?Eastern end of High Street
?Alma Street
?Princess Avenue
?Stony Creek Road
?Clarke Lane
?Randall Street
?Wallace Street
?Webb Street
?Cameron Street
?Park Street
?North end of Hastings Street
?Bain Street East of James Street
?Ivy Street
?Eastern end of Clareville Avenue
?Jocks Place
?Parker Street
?Nelson Street
?Glenview Drive
?Eastern end of Young Street
?Bransdon Street
?Eastern end of High Street
Why we are directing people to evacuate?
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for SES to rescue you.
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for SES to rescue you.
This is an order to evacuate now. Residents of Rawdon Island will not be able to leave the island and must move to higher ground. Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an evacuation centre has been set up at the following:
- Port Panthers 1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie (via Bago Road only)
What we are expecting:
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What you need to do:
Low lying properties
- Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height
- Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you
- Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads
- Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible
For more information on:
- For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station,
- Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
FLOOD EVACUATION ORDER Low lying properties in Kings Point and Macksville CBD
Nil | Evacuation OrderLow lying properties in King Point and Macksville CBD
Low lying properties in King Point and Macksville: Evacuate NOW
NSW SES is directing people within low-lying properties of Kings Point and Macksville CBD to evacuate the high danger area due to major flooding.
The Nambucca River at North Macksville is continuing to rise.
The areas affected by this Evacuation Order are low lying areas of Kings Point and low lying areas of Macksville CBD, including:
- Sturdee Street
- Joffre Street
- Jelico Street
- Short Street
- Taylors Arm Road
- Tilly Willy Road
Why we are directing people to evacuate.
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for SES to rescue you.
This is an order to evacuate now. Residents must move to higher ground. Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an evacuation centre has been set up at the following: Auditorium at Macksville High School ? 40 Boundary Street Macksville, (access via Park Street)
What we are expecting:
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What you need to do:
Low lying properties should
- Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height
- Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.
- Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
- Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.
For more information on:
- For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station,
- Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
FLOOD EVACUATION ORDER Low lying areas of Laurieton and North Haven and Dunbogan
Nil | Evacuation OrderLow lying areas of Laurieton and North Haven and Dunbogan
Evacuate NOW
NSW SES is directing people within low lying areas of North Haven, Dunbogan, Diamond Head and
foreshore areas of Laurieton to evacuate the high danger area
foreshore areas of Laurieton to evacuate the high danger area
The predicted flood level is higher than 1978 and likely to peak near 2.10m around 2:00am with
Major Flooding. Further rises are possible.
Major Flooding. Further rises are possible.
The areas affected by this Evacuation Order are low lying areas of Laurieton, Dunbogan and North
Haven, including:
Haven, including:
- Ocean Drive
- Bayside Circuit
- East of Lake Street
- All streets of Dunbogan
- Low lying parts of Rowley, Bayside and Coral Streets
- Low lying parts of Leighton Close
- All Streets North/East of and including Edith Street
- Low lying parts of Murson Cresent
- All streets between
Why we are directing people to evacuate?
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and
internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for
SES to rescue you.
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and
internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for
SES to rescue you.
This is an order to evacuate now. Wherever possible, people should go and stay with
family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an
evacuation centre has been set up at the following:
family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an
evacuation centre has been set up at the following:
The Laurieton United Services Club
2 Seymour Street Laurieton
2 Seymour Street Laurieton
What we are expecting:
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after
this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after
this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What you need to do:
Low lying properties:
Low lying properties:
- Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height
- Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with
you. - Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
- Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.
For more information:
- For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station,
- Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In
life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately
FLOOD EVACUATION WARNING Gloucester River at Gloucester and Manning River at Wingham
Nil | Evacuation WarningGloucester River at Gloucester and Manning River at Wingham
What is happening?
The Bureau of Meteorology has predicting possible flooding for the low-lying properties along the
Gloucester River at Gloucester and the Manning River at Wingham.
The Bureau of Meteorology has predicting possible flooding for the low-lying properties along the
Gloucester River at Gloucester and the Manning River at Wingham.
As a result, residents and visitors to these areas should take action now to prepare for possible
flood impacts.
flood impacts.
NSW SES is advising residents in low lying areas between Gloucester River and Church Street may
need to evacuate due to rising flood water. These areas include:
need to evacuate due to rising flood water. These areas include:
- Boundary Street
- Church Street
- Park Street
- Thunderbolts Way
- Hume Street
- Billabong Lane
- Denison Street
Low lying properties may experience impacts due to flash flooding and/or riverine flooding.
Storm and flood impacts may interrupt essential services such as electricity, phones, internet,
water and sewerage.
water and sewerage.
People in these areas need to closely monitor weather and road closures and make informed
decisions early based on individual circumstances.
decisions early based on individual circumstances.
Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate when instructed to do so.
A Flood Evacuation Order will be issued by the NSW SES if and when evacuations are required.
Where to go if Evacuation is required: Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an evacuation centre will be opened if an evacuation order is required.
What we are expecting:
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area
after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area
after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What you need to do:
Simple things you can do now:
- Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height.
- Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables
with you. - Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
- Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.
For more information on:
- For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station,
- Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In
life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
Flood Evacuation Order Taree Estate, Dumaresq Island and Cundletown
Nil | Evacuation OrderLow lying properties Taree CBD Taree Estate, Dumaresq Island and Cundletown
Low lying properties Taree CBD Taree Estate, Dumaresq Island and Cundletown:
Evacuate NOW
NSW SES is directing people within Low lying properties Taree CBD Taree Estate, Dumaresq Island
and Cundletown to evacuate the high danger area.
and Cundletown to evacuate the high danger area.
The areas affected are:
- Taree Estate
- Dumaresq Island
- Cundletown
The roads from these locations may be impacted by floodwater and unsafe to travel on.
Taree Central Business District in the following areas:
- Pulteney Street
- Eastern end of Victoria Street
- Southern end of Commerce Street
- Properties bounding Chapman Place Car Park
Why we are directing people to evacuate.
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and
internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for
SES to rescue you.
internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for
SES to rescue you.
This is an order to evacuate now. Wherever possible, people should go and stay with
family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an
evacuation centre has been set up at the following.
family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an
evacuation centre has been set up at the following.
Taree RSL and Golf Club ? 121 Wingham Road, Taree
What we are expecting:
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after
this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after
this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What you need to do:
Low lying properties Simple
- Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height
- Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with
you. - Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
- Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.
For more information:
- For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station,
- Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In
life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
Flood Evacuation Order low lying areas of Central Wingham
Nil | Evacuation OrderLow lying areas of Central Wingham and Wingham Peninsular:
Low lying areas of Central Wingham and Wingham Peninsular:
Evacuate NOW
Evacuate NOW
NSW SES is directing people within low lying areas of Central Wingham and Wingham Peninsular to
evacuate the high danger area.
The Manning River at Wingham is experiencing major flooding with the river level currently 13.70.
Further rises are possible.
Further rises are possible.
The low lying areas affected by this Evacuation Order include:
- Wingham Peninsular
- Low lying sections of Isabella Street
- Flett Street
- Combined Street
- Mortimer Street
- Primrose Street
- Queen Street
- West Appletree Street
- Wingham Court Nursing Home
Why we are directing people to evacuate.
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and
internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for
SES to rescue you.
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and
internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for
SES to rescue you.
This is an order to evacuate now. Wherever possible, people should go and stay with
family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an
evacuation centre has been set up at the following:
Wingham Golf Club
30/32 Country Club Drive, Wingham
30/32 Country Club Drive, Wingham
What we are expecting:
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after
this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after
this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What you need to do:
Low lying properties Simple
Low lying properties Simple
- Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood heightTake pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.
- Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
- Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.
For more information on:
- For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station,
- Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In
life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately
life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately