All the latest Clarence Valley flood information

All the river heights and road closures listed as the water subsides from the Clarence Valley

Flood waters may be receding across the Clarence Valley, but there are plenty of places still cut off.

Yamba Road was reopened yesterday evening, with Clarence Valley Council stating they are working on cleaning the road between Harwood and Maclean today.

The good news keeps coming ...We've just been informed that Yamba to Harwood Bridge will be open at 4.30pm.Even...

Posted by Clarence Valley Council on Thursday, March 25, 2021

Both the Clarence River and Orara river have fallen to minor flood levels over the past day, with many reporting the water is draining away on strong run-out tides.

Here are the latest readings:

Clarence R at Tabulam	9.00am Sat	2.52	steady
Timbarra R at Billyrimba	9.00am Sat	1.17	steady
Timbarra R at Drake	9.00am Sat	1.87	steady
Clarence R at Baryulgil	9.00am Sat	3.74	steady
Mann R at Shannon Vale	9.00am Sat	0.87	steady
Mann R at Mitchell	9.00am Sat	1.19	steady
Guy Fawkes R at Ebor	9.00am Sat	0.87	steady
Boyd R at Broadmeadows	12.00am Sat	2.21	steady
Bielsdown Ck at Dorrigo	9.00am Sat	1.28	steady
Nymboida R at Nymboida	9.00am Sat	2.86	steady
Nymboida R d/s Nymboida Weir	9.10am Sat	3.43	steady
Mann R at Jackadgery	9.00am Sat	2.65	steady
Dandahra Ck at Gibraltar Range	9.00am Sat	0.89	steady
Clarence R at Lilydale	9.00am Sat	4.53	falling
Orara R at Orange Grove	9.05am Sat	2.38	steady
Orara R at Karangi	9.00am Sat	1.40	steady
Orara R at Glenreagh TM**	9.00am Sat	2.16	steady
Orara R at Coutts Crossing**	9.30am Fri	8.60	falling
Orara R at Bawden Bridge**	9.45am Sat	7.61	falling
Clarence R at Rogans Br.	9.45am Sat	2.77	steady
Clarence R at Grafton (Prince St)	9.45am Sat	2.17	steady
Clarence R at Ulmarra	9.45am Sat	2.01	steady
Clarence R at Brushgrove	9.45am Sat	1.89	steady
Coldstream R at Tyndale	9.45am Sat	1.90	steady
Clarence R at Lawrence^	9.45am Sat	1.78	steady
Clarence R at Maclean	9.45am Sat	1.51	steady
Clarence R at Yamba	9.52am Sat	1.81	steady
Wooli R at Caravan Park	9.45am Sat	0.77	falling
Wooli R at Entrance	9.45am Sat	0.65	falling

There are many road closures still current, with extensive damage to some road networks from the flood waters. Here is a full list of all the current road conditions:

1. Amos Road (Closed)

Amos Road is currently closed at the intersection of Amos Road and South Bank Road due to flooding.

2. Braunstone Road (Closed)

Water over the road between McPhersons Road and Armidale Road Braunstone

3. Byrons Lane (Closed)

Byrons Lane is currently closed due to flood water.

4. Cangai Bridge Road (Closed)

Road closed water over the road

5. Coldstream Road (Ulmarra – Tucabia) (Closed)

Coldstream Road between Ulmarra and Tucabia is currently closed due to flooding.

6. Coldstream Road, Tucabia (Closed)

Road closed at Briner bridge Water over road

7. Corindi Street Tucabia (Closed)

Corindi Street is closed due to flood water

8. Experiment Farm Road (Closed)

Water over the road

9. Four Mile Lane (Closed)

Water over bridge south of Washpool Road

10. Garretts Lane – East (Closed)

Garretts Lane (East) is currently closed due to flooding.

11. Garretts Lane – West (Closed)

Garretts Lane (West) is currently closed due to flooding.

12. Goodwood Island Road (Closed)

Goodwood Island Road is currently closed on the Woombah side of the bridge due to flooding.

13. Hanging Rock Road (Closed)

Water over the road

14. James Creek Road (Closed)

James Creek Road is currently closed near the concrete plant due to flooding.

15. James Lane (Closed)

Drive with caution damaged road pavement

16. Kungala Road (Closed)

Kungala Road at Dundoo Bridge (Closed)

Road Closed at Dundoo bridge

Kungala Road near Pacific Highway (Closed)

Road closed at Sherwood Creek Bridge

17. Lawrence Road (Closed)

Lawrence Road is currently closed at 3938 Lawrence Road (approx. 2km Maclean side of Lawrence ferry) due to flooding. There is also one lane closed due to a riverbank slip. UPDATE: This road is unlikely to re-open until Monday (29/03/21) at the earliest

18. Lawrence Road – Grafton to Lawrence (Closed)

Lawrence Road from Grafton to Lawrence closed due to flood waters from Kelsals Hill to Lawrence. Drive with caution from Grafton to Kelsals Hill.

19. Lawrence Road – McFarlane Bridge (Closed)

Lawrence Road is currently closed at the South Arm Road intersection due to flooding. UPDATE: This road is unlikely to be reopened until Monday 27/03/21 at the earliest.

20. Lower Kangaroo Creek Road (Closed)

Lower Kangaroo Creek Road closed water over the road at 15 Mile Creek

21. Martins Point Road – Harwood (Closed)

Martins Point Road is currently closed due to flooding.

22. Martins Point Road – Watts Lane Intersection (Closed)

Martins Point Road is currently closed due to flooding at the intersection of Martins Point Road and Watts Lane.

23. McIntyres Lane (Closed)

McIntyres Lane is currently closed at the Pacific Highway end due to flooding.

24. McIntyres Lane (Gulmarrad End) (Closed)

McIntyres Lane is currently closed from the Pacific Highway overpass towards the Old Pacific Highway due to flooding.

25. McPhersons Crossing (Closed)

Road closed due to water over McPhersons bridge

26. McPhillips Road (Closed)

Due to wash aways at the bridge McPhillips Road is closed until further assessment can be undertaken.

27. Melville Street (Closed)

Melville Street is currently closed at the intersection of Melville Street and Marandowie Drive due to flooding.

28. Mulquinneys Road (Closed)

Water over road

29. North Arm Drive (Closed)

North Arm Drive is currently closed from the intersection of Old Murrayville Road (at the bridge) towards Harwood due to flooding.

30. Old Ferry Road, Ashby (Closed)

Old Ferry Road is currently closed due to flood water.

31. Old Glen Innes Road (Closed)

Old Glen Innes Road closed between Bawdens Bridge and Chambigne

32. Old Glen Innes Road at Buccarumbi Bridge (Closed)

Water over the road

33. Plain Station Road – Yates Flat (Closed)

Road closed – water over bridge

34. Possum Hole Lane Ulmarra (Closed)

Possum Hole Lane is closed due to flood waters

35. River Street – Harwood (Closed)

River Street, Harwood is currently closed between Martins Point Road and Mill Road due to flooding.

36. Rogan Bridge Road (Closed)

Rogan Bridge Road – Rogan Bridge (Closed)

Road closed – Water over Rogan Bridge

37. Rushforth Road Poley Bridge (Closed)

Water over the road

38. Shark Creek Road (Closed)

Shark Creek Road is currently closed due to flood water.

39. Sherwood Creek Road (Closed)

Road closed at Palm Creek tributary 2 bridge

40. Shores Drive Yamba (Closed)

Shores Drive at the intersection of Yamba Road during roundabout construction works will be closed from 18/1/21. Please follow detour signs.

41. Side Street off Cameron Street (Closed)

The side street that runs off Cameron Street and down the hill next to Witzig Gallery in Maclean is currently closed due to flooding.

42. Smiths Creek Road – Upper Copmanhurst (Closed)

Road closed due to damaged culvert

43. Solitude Lane (Closed)

Water over road

44. South Arm Road (Brushgrove End) (Closed)

South Arm Road is currently closed due to flooding, mud on the road and soft edges.

45. South Arm Road (Maclean End) (Closed)

South Arm Road is currently closed at the intersection of South Arm Road and Lawrence to Maclean Road due to flooding, mud and soft edges.

46. Tallawudjah Creek Road (Closed)

Tallawudjah Creek Road closed

47. Tucabia-Tyndale Road (Closed)

Water over road

48. Watts Lane – North Arm Drive (Closed)

Watts Lane is currently closed where Watts Lane meets North Arm Drive due to flooding.

49. Watts Lane (East of Highway) (Closed)

Watts Lane is currently closed east of the highway (towards the slipway) due to flooding.

50. Watts Lane (West of Highway) (Closed)

Watts Lane is currently closed between North Arm Drive and the Old Pacific Highway due to flooding.

51. Winegrove Road – Lilydale Bridge (Closed)

Bridge closed, water over the road

52. Woodford Dale Road (Brushgrove End) (Closed)

Woodford Dale Road is currently closed due to flooding at the South Arm School Road intersection.

53. Woodford Dale Road (Maclean End) (Closed)

Woodford Dale Road is currently closed due to flooding near the Houghs Lane intersection.

54. Wooli Road at White bridge (Closed)

Water over road

55. Yamba Road – Maclean Side of Pacific Highway Interchange (Closed)

Yamba Road is currently closed from the Maclean side of the Pacific Highway interchange to the Maclean town limit (50km/h zone) due to flooding. This section of Yamba Road is unlikely to re-open until Saturday afternoon (27/03/21) at the earliest.

56. Yamba Road – Maclean Town Limit (Closed)

Yamba Road is currently closed due to flooding at the Maclean town limit (50km/h zone). Yamba Road from Maclean to the Pacific Highway interchange will remain closed until Saturday afternoon (27/03/21) at the earliest.

57. Yamba Road at Maclean Town Limit (Closed)

Yamba Road at 50km limit at Maclean (Closed)

Road closed water over the road.

Caution

1. Armidale Road – Clouds Creek (Caution)

Armidale Road at Clouds Creek caution side track in use with no load limits

2. Avenue Road (Caution)

Water on road – drive with caution

3. Big River Way (Caution)

CAUTION: There is currently water encroaching on the road on Big River Way between McIntyres Lane and the BP Service Station.

4. Clarence Street (Caution)

There is currently water on the road at Clarence Street, Cowper (in front of the public school). Drive with caution.

5. Deep Creek Road Ulmarra (Caution)

Deep Creek Road – drive with caution

6. Eight Mile Lane at Sandy Crossing (Caution)

Water over East bound lane drive with caution

7. Firth Heinz Road, Pillar Valley (Caution)

Drive with caution

8. Grays Road, Halfway Creek (Caution)

Damaged pavement

9. Iluka Road at Esk River (Caution)

Iluka Road has reopened to all vehicles under traffic control, there is significant damage to one traffic lane. The speed limit has been reduced to 10km/h through this location.

10. Lewis Lane (Caution)

Lewis Lane is now open but remains under caution due to a pot holes and damage to the road surface.

11. North Street – Wooli (Caution)

North Street Wooli open under one lane

12. Orara Way – Bluff Bridge (Caution)

Orara Way at Bluff bridge is now open under caution.

13. Patemans Road (Caution)

There is water over the road at Patemans Road, Ashby. Drive with caution.

14. Shipmans Road (Caution)

Road open drive with caution

15. Six Mile Lane, Glenugie (Caution)

Drive with caution

16. Wooli Road (Caution)

Wooli Road (Caution)

Drive with caution

17. Yamba Road (Caution)

Yamba Road is currently open between Yamba and the Pacific Highway interchange. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and reduce speed. Yamba Road from the Pacific Highway interchange to Maclean remains closed.

18. Yamba Road – Oyster Channel (Caution)

Drive with caution, large pot holes.

19. Yamba Road – Romiaka Channel (Caution)

Drive with caution, large pot holes.

20. Yamba Road – Yamba Side of Pacific Highway Interchange (Caution)

Yamba Road is currently open between the Pacific Highway Interchange and Yamba. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and reduce speed. Yamba Road from the Pacific Highway interchange to Maclean remains closed.

Open

1. Murrayville Road (Open)

Murrayville Road is currently open after recent flood waters have receded.