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Current Flood Information from the Bureau of Meteorology

Current flood status for key rivers in the North East of NSW are shown on the image below. It is important to note that the rainfall and river data shown below includes real-time operational data from automated telemetry systems and has not been quality controlled.

The Bureau of Meteorology also provide more detailed live river data for the Bellinger and Kalang rivers as well as for the Never Never Creek (which flows into the Bellinger just above the town of Bellingen). They use the following indicators of flood state:

Minor flooding: Causes inconvenience. Low-lying areas next to watercourses are inundated which may require the removal of stock and equipment. Minor roads may be closed and low-level bridges submerged.
Moderate flooding: In addition to the above, the evacuation of some houses may be required. Main traffic routes may be covered. The area of inundation is substantial in rural areas requiring the removal of stock.
Major flooding: In addition to the above, extensive rural areas and/or urban areas are inundated. Properties and towns are likely to be isolated and major traffic routes likely to be closed. Evacuation of people from flood affected areas may be required.

The flood heights for the Bellinger at Bellingen Bridge are:

Minor Flood Level - 3.7 metres, Moderate Flood Level - 6.7 metres and Major Flood Level - 8.2 metres.

Live 4 days plot for the Bellinger River at Bellingen Bridge:

For the Bellinger at Thora the flood heights are:

Minor Flood Level - 3.0 metres, Moderate Flood Level - 4.3 metres and Major Flood Level - 5.8 metres.

Live 4 days plot for the Bellinger River at Thora:

The Never Never Creek feeds into the Bellinger River just upstream from Bellingen. It rises and falls more quickly than the main river and gives a good indication of what may be to come in town!

Live 4 day plot of the Never Never Creek at Glennifer:

The Kalang River is monitored but is not flood warned at this stage.

Live 4 day plot of the Kalang River at Kooroowi:

Further information on the BoM Flood Warning Service can be found on their website.

This page is part of www.bellingen.com - your guide to Bellingen Shire

Live weather data on this site is sourced from a Davis Vantage Pro2. This information is made freely available but before you reproduce any of the live data on this site please contact the site coordinator at bellingenweather@iprimus.com.au We try to ensure that the live information on this site is as up to date and as accurate as possible but for reasons outside our control (such as the Tawny Frog Mouth that likes trying to make nests in the rain gauge!) there may be times when the data is out of date or inaccurate. If you spot any problems please drop us an e-mail and let us know.

Much of the other data and graphics on this site is sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology and is copyright the Bureau of Meteorology. It is reproduced in good faith and with many thanks but should not be relied on without further contacting the Bureau of Meteorology.