The NSW SES has issued a Flood Evacuation Warning for Lismore's low lying areas at 4:20 this afternoon.

Please note this is NOT and evacuation order but a warning. NSW SES is asking you to be prepared should the need to evacuate arise. Below is the statement from the NSW SES:

POSSIBLE LISMORE CBD LEVEE OVERTOPPING

Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Wilsons River at Lismore where river levels are likely to exceed the moderate flood level of 7.20 metres tonight (Sunday).

The river level may reach the major flood level of 9.70 metres early Monday, with rises to 10.6 metres possible during Monday.

As a result, residents and visitors to these areas should take action now to prepare for possible flood impacts.

NSW SES is advising residents business in low lying areas of the following locations that they may need evacuation due to rising flood water.

These areas include:

•     North Lismore

•     South Lismore

•     Lismore CBD

•     East Lismore

•     Low-lying areas of East Lismore

•     Girards Hill

Low lying properties may experience impacts due to flash flooding and/or riverine flooding.

Storm and flood impacts may interrupt essential services such as electricity, phones, internet, water and sewerage.

People in these areas need to closely monitor weather and road closures and make informed decisions early based on individual circumstances.

Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate when instructed to do so. A Flood Evacuation Order will be issued by the NSW SES if and when evacuations are required.

Where to go if Evacuation is required: Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an evacuation centre will be established.

If you are currently in self-isolation due to COVID-19, contact the Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 before leaving your home, where possible.

What we are expecting:

Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.

What you need to do:

Simple things you can do now:

•    Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height.

•    Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.

•    Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.

•    Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible

For more information on:

•    For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station,

•    Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au

•    Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/

•    Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au

•    Lismore City Council https://disaster.lismore.nsw.gov.au

For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.

The Bureau of Meteorology is now saying river rises to 11.0 metres are possible in Lismore during Monday. More details soon.