The Bureau of Meteorology advises moderate rainfall has been recorded in the Wilsons catchment since Thursday morning. This has caused river and creek level rises along the Wilsons River, with minor flooding likely at Lismore Friday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast across the Wilsons catchment for the remainder of Friday and
Saturday. This is likely to result in further river and creek level rises along the Wilsons River.
The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) is currently at 2.70 metres and rising, below the minor flood level. The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) may reach the minor flood level (4.20m) Friday evening.
With forecast rainfall, the river level may reach around 4.50 metres overnight Friday into Saturday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Low-lying minor roads and bridges
- Low-lying farming and rural areas
- Low-lying areas along the River Unsealed roads
- 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.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
- 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 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.
- Companion animals and livestock should be relocated to higher ground that will not become an island.
- The safest option is to evacuate as early as possible to avoid additional hazards. Do not wait until the last minute.
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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