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The SES has issued an evacuation order for the Tweed River at Condong, Tumbulgum and surrounding areas The Wilsons River at Lismore is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (7.20m) around 6pm Tuesday. The river level may peak near 8.20m around 2am Wednesday, with moderate flooding. For emergency help in flood and storms, call NSW SES on 132 500 If the situation is life-threatening call Triple Zero (000) immediately Latest information is available via www.ses.nsw.gov.au or www.bom.gov.au.
LATEST: Rainfall has offered a reprieve to residents and emergency crews, and the SES has confirmed that flood peaks were observed in the upper tributaries.
⢠Condong and Tumbulgum ⢠The low-lying areas of Tygalgah and surrounding areas. Flood waters have begun to close low-lying roads, and the Tweed Valley Way to the north of Tumbulgum. There is an Evacuation Centre at Wollumbin High School, 94 North Arm Road, Murwillumbah. flood evactuation