The NSW SES is advising people in Lismore and on low lying surrounding areas to stay informed about predicted rising minor to moderate flooding on the Wilsons River.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises widespread rain is forecast along the Northern Rivers from Friday into the weekend. This rain may cause minor to moderate flooding in the Wilsons River catchments from Saturday. There remains high levels of uncertainty in the timing and location of the heaviest falls.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Hensley Car Park next to Sportspower near Fawcett’s Bridge
- Lower Rowing Club Car Park
- Low-lying minor roads and bridges Low-lying farming and rural areas
- Low-lying areas along the River
What you need to do:
If you have a Home and/or Business Emergency Plan, review it now. 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.
Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in flood water – it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it’s flooded, forget it. Fines may apply.
Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.
Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible. If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.
Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.
For more information:
Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
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 help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
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