Update: Reduced flood risk for Monday and Tuesday, minor flooding possible.

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted that minor flooding is possible at Lismore on Tuesday. 

Heavy rainfall over the Leycester Creek and Wilsons River from Friday to Sunday has caused river level rises at Lismore, which peaked at 2.5 metres around 02:00am this morning. 

There are currently some renewed river rises being observed in the upper tributaries, and further heavy rainfall is forecast for the rest of today. This may cause further rises to the minor flood level at Lismore on Tuesday. Terania Creek received 118mm in the last 24 hours to 9am.

A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Northern Rivers. 

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted that the Wilson River: 

At Lismore - may reach the minor flood level (4.20 m) during Tuesday. Minor flooding is possible along the Wilsons River. 

What we are expecting: 

• • People upstream of the Rowing Club River Gauge should allow for a level at least ½ metre 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. 
• • A number of low lying rural roads may be flooded. 

At Lismore: 

Based on the prediction provided by the Bureau of Meteorology it is expected the following locations may be affected: 

• • Low lying farmland and rural properties 
• • Hensley Car Park next to Sportspower near Fawcett’s Bridge 
• • Lower Rowing Club Car Park 

What You Need To Do:

• • If your property/business is at risk of inundation, please raise moveable 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 medicines and clothes with you 
• • Monitor emergency warnings and severe weather updates 
• • Never drive, ride or walk through flood water 
• • Monitor equipment and livestock and move machinery, livestock, pumps and fodder including waste and chemical containers to well above predicted flood levels 

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. 

Latest River Heights for the Wilsons River: Location