27/02/2022
MAJOR FLOOD WARNING JUST ISSUED
WILSON'S RIVER MAY RISE TO 11 METERS
THE LEVEE MAY BE TOPPED
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Major Flood Warning for the Wilsons River
at Lismore
Issued at 5:08 pm EDT on Sunday 27 February 2022
Flood Warning Number: 18
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT LISMORE FROM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Recent moderate rainfall over the Wilsons River catchment has caused minor flooding along the Wilsons River at Lismore.
Heavy rainfall is forecast across the Wilsons River catchment for the reminder of Sunday into Monday. Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Wilsons River and its tributaries. River rises to 11.0 metres are possible at Lismore during Monday. If eventuated, this will be the highest level since the March 2017 flood.
A Flood Watch is current for the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast.
A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for the Northern Rivers and parts of the Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands Forecast District.
Wilsons River:
Minor flooding is occurring at Lismore where major flooding is likely from Sunday night into Monday.
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) where river levels are likely to exceed the moderate flood level (7.20 m) Sunday evening. The river level may reach the major flood level (9.70 m) early Monday, with rises to 11.0 metres possible during Monday.
Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 09:00 pm EDT on Sunday 27 February 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Location Height of River (m) Tendency Date/Time of Observation
Leycester Creek at Rock Valley 7.65 Rising 05:02 PM SUN 27/02/22
Teraenia Creek at The Channon 7.89 Rising 04:59 PM SUN 27/02/22
Coopers Creek at Ewing Bridge Corndale 9.66 Rising 04:59 PM SUN 27/02/22
Wilsons River at Eltham 8.33 Rising 04:57 PM SUN 27/02/22
Wilsons River at Woodlawn (AHD) 7.54 Rising 05:02 PM SUN 27/02/22
Leycester Creek at Tuncester (AHD) 7.93 Rising 04:59 PM SUN 27/02/22
Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) 7.00 Rising 04:59 PM SUN 27/02/22
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.
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Call the NSW SES on 132 500 if you have experienced damage from storms, wind, hail or a fallen tree and if a tree branch is threatening your property or a person’s safety.
