Key update from Helen Reed, duty forecaster at the BOM:
‘The focus of rainfall has shifted south to Yamba and Port Macquarie.’
‘The most significant rain band is easing at this stage.’
The band of rain has just hit Coffs Harbour, causing localised flash flooding.
Sources: ABC NEWS, SES, BOM
- TUMBULGUM: Major flooding is expected at midday
- BRUNSWICK RIVER – Currently moderate flooding at Federation Bridge in Mullumbimby, possible major flooding of 4.5m this afternoon – 2pm onwards
- MARSHALLS CREEK – Currently moderate flooding – may experience major flooding of 3.5m this afternoon
- WILSONS RIVER — Moderate to Major flooding is possible
- Lismore: likely to exceed the moderate flood level (7.20m) around 11am Tuesday.
- The river level may exceed the major flood level (9.70m) around 2pm Tuesday and may reach around 10.60 metres Tuesday afternoon, with further rises possible.
- RICHMOND RIVER — Moderate to Major flooding possible
- Wiangaree: Likely to exceed the minor flood level (11m) around 8am Tuesday. The river level may reach around 12m Tuesday afternoon, with minor flooding. Further rises possible.
- Kyogle: May reach the minor flood level (12m) around 9amTuesday, and may reach moderate flood level (14.40m) by Tuesday evening with further rises possible.
- Richmond River at Casino Road Bridge: Likely to exceed minor flood level (9.20m) overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (12.20m) on Wednesday. Furth rises possible.
- Coraki: Likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.40m) overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday. The river may reach the moderate flood level (5.00 m) early Wednesday morning. Further rises to the major flood level (5.70m) are possible during Wednesday.
- The Richmond River Woodburn: Likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.20m) Wednesday afternoon. The river level may reach a moderate flood level (3.70m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible.
- Bungawalbyn: May reach the moderate flood level (4.50m) Wednesday morning. Further rises to major flood level (5.00m) are possible during Wednesday.
- TWEED RIVER- Moderate to major flooding possible
- North Murwillumbah: Expected to exceed the moderate flood level (4.00m) around 6am Tuesday. The river level may reach around 4.50 metres 10am Tuesday. Further rises possible.
- Chinderah (Barneys Point): May reach the minor flood level (1.30m) around 6am Tuesday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (1.70m) around 8am Tuesday. Further rises possible.
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