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
19th Feb 2021 11:16 PM | Updated: 20th Feb 2021 9:49 AM
Update Saturday 9.30am: Minor flooding is occurring along the Wilsons River at Lismore, the SES has confirmed. After heavy rainfall was recorded across the Wilsons River catchment on Friday evening, significant river level rises have been observed in the Wilson River catchment overnight. The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) may peak near 5.20 metres around midday Saturday, with minor flooding, the SES confirmed. People upstream of the Rowing Club River Gauge should allow for a level at least 60 cm higher than the gauge reading due to the flood slope. • Residents and businesses in the Lismore Basin may experience localised flash flooding prior to river rises.
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UPDATE, 6.45pm: MODERATE flooding is expected at Coraki and Bungawalbin this evening after heavy rainfall in the area. This heavy rainfall has caused renewed river level rises in the Richmond River at Coraki and Bungawalbin. The SES says river levels at Coraki and Bungawalbin Junction may reach moderate flood levels. River levels at Woodburn may reach minor flood levels this evening. A minor flood warning is still current for the Wilsons River at Lismore. The Richmond River at Coraki is currently at 4.86m and rising with minor flooding. The Richmond River at Coraki is expected to reach around the moderate flood level (5m), with further rises possible with future rainfall.