North Shore - Port Macquarie flooding - Do not enter floodwater
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NSW State Emergency Service
Watch and Act
Do not enter floodwater
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) NOT TO ENTER FLOODWATER due to current widespread flooding:
- North Shore
- Limeburners Creek
- Riverside
You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing. Avoid floodwater for your safety.
What are we expecting?
An emergency warning to Shelter Now was first issued at 10:30 am on the 21st May 2025.
If you are located in the warning area, NSW SES advises that you continue to shelter in place.
Do not enter floodwater.
Do not enter a roof cavity as you may become trapped.
Further rises and falls are expected with the tides.
Floodwater may still be present in localised low-lying areas as it recedes.
Keep updated for further warnings and advice via the Hazards Near Me App.
Check the Bureau of Meteorology website for the latest weather and river heights and forecasts www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
For current road closures visit www.livetraffic.com.
This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.
- Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- 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
- Stay inside and be aware of rising floodwater.
- Contact family members, friends, or neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, and your location, if safe to do so.
- Advise family and friends of your location.
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