Macleay River Update

Kempsey Shire Council

The Bureau of Meteorology issued an Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Macleay River at 1.12am Sunday 30 March 2024.

The warning can be viewed at Flood Warning - Macleay River

Bridges

Bridges that cross the Macleay River are now in the process of closing.

  • Bellbrook Bridge is CLOSED
  • Temagog Bridges is CLOSED.

It is anticipated that Toorooka Bridge, Sherwood Bridge and possibly Turners Flat Bridge will close throughout the day and evening.

Flood gates

  • The flood relief gates at Kinchela Creek and Belmore River are now CLOSED
  • The flood gates (cross over gates) at Kinchela Creek, Belmore River, Christmas Creek and Euroka Creek are now CLOSED.
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