Port Macquarie Faces Devastating Flooding as Hastings River Surges

Published on: 5/21/2025

Major flooding is occurring along the Hastings River. The Hastings River at Kindee Bridge is currently at 9.75 meters and rising, exceeding the major flood level of 8.10 meters. It may reach around 10.00 meters late Wednesday, with continued major flooding. At Wauchope, the river is at 6.94 meters and rising, surpassing the major flood level of 5.50 meters. River heights are also changing in other locations: * Hastings River at Mt Seaview: 5.09 meters (Falling) * Wilson River at Telegraph Point: 2.63 meters (Rising) * Hastings River at Settlement Point: 1.59 meters (Steady)

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