9th Apr 2021 10:44 AM SES have issued their final flood warning for the Richmond River as it peaks across several Northern Rivers locations. According to the latest information from Northern Zone Commander Chief Superintendent Steve Patterson, the Richmond River at Coraki peaked at 3.54 metres on Thursday morning with minor flooding. Coraki river levels have since fallen below the minor flood level of 3.4 metres. At Burngawalbin, the river peaked at 3.25 metres on Thursday with minor flooding. It too has since fallen below minor flood levels of 3 metres. Chief Superintendent Patterson said there is no further flooding expected at both Bungawalbin and Coraki.
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The Richmond River at Coraki is approaching a peak near its current level of 3.52 metres. The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is likely to peak near 3.20 metres around 10am Thursday with minor flooding.
At Coraki: • Water reaches the top of the riverbank near the Coraki Caravan Park.
At Bungawalbyn:
What you need to do: Residents and visitor to low lying coastal caravan parks need to monitor the situation closely and prepare to relocate. People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should consider: • Refraining from driving or walking through flood water • Road closures and flood isolation may impact on work, family and educational commitments