Severe thunderstorms have produced flash flooding in north east NSW, with roads around Mullumbimby and Billinudgel now flooded – and dangerous. Please do not attempt to cross flooded roads.
The BOM predicting there is more to come around Murwillumbah and Numinbah.
Helen St Bridge (Brunswick Heads) recorded 103mm in 3 hours to 4:30am, according to the BOM, and Doon Doon recorded 162mm in the 6 hours to 8:45am.
Parts of Main Arm are reportedly cut off from floodwaters.
Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don’t walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au) or via Byron Council’s emergency website: https://emergency.byron.nsw.gov.au/
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
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