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.
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NSW severe wet weather continues for fifth day as people in Tweed, Northern Rivers told to evacuate
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Flood warnings remain in place in parts of northern NSW where five consecutive days of wild weather has caused thousands of residents to remain on standby for evacuation.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for people in the North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts.