Flood Incidents
NSW SES Advice - Clarence Nambucca Region
NSW SES FINAL Flood Bulletin No 01 - Wilsons River at Lismore
Nil | All ClearWilsons River at Lismore
Issued Tuesday 24 May 2022 at 10.00am
NSW SES FINAL Flood Bulletin No 01 - Wilsons River at Lismore
What is happening?
FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT LISMORE
The Wilsons River at Lismore has fallen below the minor flood level (4.20 metres).
Further rain is forecast during Thursday and Friday, which may cause renewed river rises and flooding along the Wilsons River at Lismore. The situation is being closely monitored, and a flood watch may be issued if required.
What we are expecting:
At Lismore:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Wilsons River at Lismore.
The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) has fallen below the minor flood level (4.20 metres).
Low lying farmland and rural properties may have been impacted.
- A number of low-lying rural roads and causeways may still be flooded.
- Water may still be in the Hensley Car Park next to Sportspower near Fawcett’s Bridge
- Water may still be in the Lower Rowing Club Car Park
- Water may still be around Bridge St next to McKenzie Park in North Lismore
- What you need to do:
People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding need to consider the following:
- Refraining from driving or walking through flood water
- Road closures and flood isolation may impact on work, family and educational commitments
- Monitoring emergency warnings and severe weather updates on local ABC radio, NSW SES Northern Rivers Facebook Page and Bureau of Meteorology website
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
NSW SES FINAL Flood Bulletin No 7 - Richmond at Bugawalbin
Minor | Flood BulletinRichmond at Bugawalbin
Issued Tuesday 24 May 2022 at 11.11 am
NSW SES FINAL Flood Bulletin No 7 - Richmond at Bugawalbin
What is happening?
THE RICHMOND RIVER AT BUNGAWALBIN PEAKED BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL
River levels at Bungawalbin peaked below the minor flood level (3.00 metres) around 07:15 am Tuesday.
Further rain is forecast during Thursday and Friday, which may cause renewed river rises and flooding along the Richmond River. The situation is being closely monitored, and a flood watch may be issued if required.
What we are expecting:
At Coraki:
- There may still be some local flooding in and around Bungawalbin Creek
At Bungawalbin:
The Richmond River at Bungawalbin peaked below the minor flood level early Tuesday morning.
- Minor flooding of low-lying roads and rural areas is still possible
- What you need to do:
People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding need to consider the following:
- Refraining from driving or walking through flood water
- Road closures and flood isolation may impact on work, family and educational commitments
- Monitoring emergency warnings and severe weather updates on local ABC radio, NSW SES Northern Rivers Facebook Page and Bureau of Meteorology website
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
NSW SES INITIAL Flood Watch Bulletin No.1 - Wilsons and Richmond Rivers
Minor | Flood WatchWilsons and Richmond Rivers
Issued Wednesday 25 May 2022 at 11.45am
NSW SES INITIAL Flood Watch Bulletin No.1 - Wilsons and Richmond Rivers
What is happening?
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE RICHMOND AND WILSONS RIVERS FROM FRIDAY.
A coastal trough is bringing persistent showers across the north east coast of New South Wales from Wednesday. This may cause minor flooding along the Richmond and Wilsons Rivers from Friday.
River level rises have been observed from recent moderate rainfall in the Northern Rivers. Further showers are likely to result in renewed rises.
The Bureau is continuing to monitor the situation and will issue further catchment specific warnings if and when required.
Catchments are wet following recent rainfall
The weather system is expected to cause flooding for the catchments listed from Friday. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.
What we are expecting:
Based on this prediction there is a chance flooding developing in the following catchments:
Wilsons River minor flooding
Richmond River minor flooding
Minor flood levels
Low-lying areas next to water courses are inundated. Minor roads may be closed and low-level bridges submerged. In urban areas inundation may affect some backyards and buildings below the floor level as well as bicycle and pedestrian paths. In rural areas removal of stock and equipment may be required.
What you need to do:
- Never drive, walk or play in flood waters.
- Share this information with family and friends for their awareness.
- Farmers are advised to monitor rainfall and river levels and be ready to move their livestock, pumps and other equipment away from rising waters.
- Oyster Lease Operators are advised to monitor the rivers for possible rises and be ready to move equipment.
If so, the Bureau will issue Flood Warnings along with the State Emergency Service who will release Flood Bulletins to tell you about the situation and what you should do to protect your family and property.
Please listen carefully to these bulletins
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500.
In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
The next Flood Watch will be issued by Thursday 26 May 2022 at 1.00pm.
NSW SES INITIAL Flood Watch Bulletin No.1 - Wilsons and Richmond Rivers
Minor | Flood WatchWilsons and Richmond Rivers
Issued Wednesday 25 May 2022 at 11.45am
NSW SES INITIAL Flood Watch Bulletin No.1 - Wilsons and Richmond Rivers
What is happening?
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE RICHMOND AND WILSONS RIVERS FROM FRIDAY.
A coastal trough is bringing persistent showers across the north east coast of New South Wales from Wednesday. This may cause minor flooding along the Richmond and Wilsons Rivers from Friday.
River level rises have been observed from recent moderate rainfall in the Northern Rivers. Further showers are likely to result in renewed rises.
The Bureau is continuing to monitor the situation and will issue further catchment specific warnings if and when required.
Catchments are wet following recent rainfall
The weather system is expected to cause flooding for the catchments listed from Friday. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.
What we are expecting:
Based on this prediction there is a chance flooding developing in the following catchments:
Wilsons River minor flooding
Richmond River minor flooding
Minor flood levels
Low-lying areas next to water courses are inundated. Minor roads may be closed and low-level bridges submerged. In urban areas inundation may affect some backyards and buildings below the floor level as well as bicycle and pedestrian paths. In rural areas removal of stock and equipment may be required.
What you need to do:
- Never drive, walk or play in flood waters.
- Share this information with family and friends for their awareness.
- Farmers are advised to monitor rainfall and river levels and be ready to move their livestock, pumps and other equipment away from rising waters.
- Oyster Lease Operators are advised to monitor the rivers for possible rises and be ready to move equipment.
If so, the Bureau will issue Flood Warnings along with the State Emergency Service who will release Flood Bulletins to tell you about the situation and what you should do to protect your family and property.
Please listen carefully to these bulletins
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500.
In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
The next Flood Watch will be issued by Thursday 26 May 2022 at 1.00pm.
NSW SES Flood Watch Bulletin No.02 - Wilsons and Richmond Rivers
Minor | Flood BulletinWilsons and Richmond Rivers
Issued Thursday 26 May 2022 at 11.45 am
NSW SES Flood Watch Bulletin No.02 - Wilsons and Richmond Rivers
What is happening?
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE RICHMOND AND WILSONS RIVERS FROM FRIDAY
A coastal trough is continuing to bring showers across the northeast coast of New South Wales. This may cause minor flooding along the Richmond and Wilsons Rivers from Friday.
River level rises have been observed from recent moderate rainfall in the Northern Rivers. Further showers may result in renewed rises.
The Bureau is continuing to monitor the situation and will issue further catchment specific warnings if and when required.
Catchments are wet following recent rainfall
The weather system is expected to cause flooding for the catchments listed from Friday. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.
What we are expecting:
Based on this prediction there is a chance flooding developing in the following catchments:
Wilsons River minor flooding
Richmond River minor flooding
Minor flood levels
Low-lying areas next to water courses are inundated. Minor roads may be closed and low-level bridges submerged. In urban areas inundation may affect some backyards and buildings below the floor level as well as bicycle and pedestrian paths. In rural areas removal of stock and equipment may be required.
What you need to do:
- Never drive, walk or play in flood waters.
- Share this information with family and friends for their awareness.
- Farmers are advised to monitor rainfall and river levels and be ready to move their livestock, pumps and other equipment away from rising waters.
- Oyster Lease Operators are advised to monitor the rivers for possible rises and be ready to move equipment.
If so, the Bureau will issue Flood Warnings along with the State Emergency Service who will release Flood Bulletins to tell you about the situation and what you should do to protect your family and property.
Please listen carefully to these bulletins
For more information:
- Flood preparation advice www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Road information, for local roads contact Council or log onto www.myroadinfo.com.au
- Road information on State Government managed roads go to the Live Traffic NSW website at http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au
- Rural animal and livestock assistance contact your Local Land Services Office
- You can find more information on the severe weather warnings and river levels from Bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500.
In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
The next Flood Watch will be issued by Friday 27 May 2022 at 1.00pm.
NSW SES Flood Watch Bulletin No.02 - Wilsons and Richmond Rivers
Minor | Flood BulletinWilsons and Richmond Rivers
Issued Thursday 26 May 2022 at 11.45 am
NSW SES Flood Watch Bulletin No.02 - Wilsons and Richmond Rivers
What is happening?
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE RICHMOND AND WILSONS RIVERS FROM FRIDAY
A coastal trough is continuing to bring showers across the northeast coast of New South Wales. This may cause minor flooding along the Richmond and Wilsons Rivers from Friday.
River level rises have been observed from recent moderate rainfall in the Northern Rivers. Further showers may result in renewed rises.
The Bureau is continuing to monitor the situation and will issue further catchment specific warnings if and when required.
Catchments are wet following recent rainfall
The weather system is expected to cause flooding for the catchments listed from Friday. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.
What we are expecting:
Based on this prediction there is a chance flooding developing in the following catchments:
Wilsons River minor flooding
Richmond River minor flooding
Minor flood levels
Low-lying areas next to water courses are inundated. Minor roads may be closed and low-level bridges submerged. In urban areas inundation may affect some backyards and buildings below the floor level as well as bicycle and pedestrian paths. In rural areas removal of stock and equipment may be required.
What you need to do:
- Never drive, walk or play in flood waters.
- Share this information with family and friends for their awareness.
- Farmers are advised to monitor rainfall and river levels and be ready to move their livestock, pumps and other equipment away from rising waters.
- Oyster Lease Operators are advised to monitor the rivers for possible rises and be ready to move equipment.
If so, the Bureau will issue Flood Warnings along with the State Emergency Service who will release Flood Bulletins to tell you about the situation and what you should do to protect your family and property.
Please listen carefully to these bulletins
For more information:
- Flood preparation advice www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Road information, for local roads contact Council or log onto www.myroadinfo.com.au
- Road information on State Government managed roads go to the Live Traffic NSW website at http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au
- Rural animal and livestock assistance contact your Local Land Services Office
- You can find more information on the severe weather warnings and river levels from Bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500.
In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
The next Flood Watch will be issued by Friday 27 May 2022 at 1.00pm.
NSW SES Final Flood Watch No.2 - Richmond and Wilsons Rivers
Minor | Flood WatchRichmond and Wilsons Rivers
Issued Friday 27 May 2022 at 11.45 am
NSW SES Final Flood Watch No.2 - Richmond and Wilsons Rivers
What is happening:
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG RICHMOND AND WILSONS RIVERS
FLOOD WARNINGS REMAIN CURRENT IN THE FAR NORTHWEST AND CENTRAL WEST.
Rainfall has eased in the Northern Rivers. Flooding is no longer expected along the Richmond and Wilsons Rivers.
What we are expecting:
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments:
- Wilsons River
- Richmond River
What you need to do:
Motorists should avoid driving through flood waters, which may have washed away road surfaces and could be deeper or faster-flowing than they look.
Never walk, drive or ride through floodwaters. If it’s flooded, forget it.
Check on your neighbours
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow /NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Road Closures: RMS website www.livetraffic.com.au , 131 701 or on the Regional Road Information website www.myroadinfo.nsw.gov.au
This is a final Flood Watch, no further watches will be issued for this event.
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