The NSW State Emergency Service has issued an evacuation order for residents in south and north Lismore with the area expected to be hit with more floods.
SES immediate evacuation orders for those living in North and South Lismore and Lismore CBD to be evacuated by 5am tomorrow echo.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from echo.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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
• Low lying farmland and rural properties • Hensley Car Park next to Sportspower near Fawcett s Bridge • Lower Rowing Club Car Park • Bridge St next to McKenzie Park in North Lismore • Orion St near Simes Bridge • Simes Bridge • Trinity College Car Park on Brunswick St People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding need to consider the following: • If your property/business is at risk of inundation, please raise movable items, such as furniture, as high as possible onto benches or tables, placing electrical items on top • Secure outside belongings and before leaving; turn off the power, water and take essential