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Wilsons River may peak at 8.2m early Wednesday morning

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15 December 2020, 1:50 AM

Wilsons River may peak at 8.2m early Wednesday morningWilsons River may peak at 8.2m early Wednesday morning

With some blue sky present and rainfall ending for the time being, the picture for Lismore is becoming clearer as most tributaries have peaked.


See the list of Lismore's flooded road closures today



Flood peaks have been observed in the upper tributaries. Nashua peaked at 4.9m around 6am today, The Channon peaked at 7.2m around 5am today and Corndale is currently near its peak at 7.2m.


The main flood peak is expected to reach Lismore overnight tonight.


Minor flooding is occurring at Lismore. Rises to the moderate flood level are expected at Lismore later today.


While the rain has eased today, showers and thunderstorms are predicted for the rest of the week and will continue to bring the risk of flash flooding.


What we are expecting:

Lismore is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (7.2m) around 6pm Tuesday.


The Wilsons River level may peak near 8.2m around 2am Wednesday, with moderate flooding.


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

• Properties in Lower North Lismore may be affected.

• A number of low lying rural roads may be flooded.

• 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.


What you need to do:

People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding need to consider the following:

• Residents and businesses in areas likely to be impacted by flooding in North and South Lismore and the Lismore CBD should relocate immediately to family or friends outside the impact area.

• If you are advised by an emergency services officer to evacuate, please do so.

• 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 floodwater.

• Farmers are advised to monitor equipment and livestock and should 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 SES on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.


For more information:

• Radio: Listen to ABC North Coast radio 94.5FM and your local radio station

• Lismore Council Disaster Dashboard: Go to https://disaster.lismore.nsw.gov.au/

• Social Media: Follow NSW SES Northern Rivers and NSW SES Lismore City Unit on Facebook or monitor NSW SES website - www.ses.nsw.gov.au

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

• Road Closures: Go to www.livetraffic.com.au or www.myroadinfo.com.au

• Rural animal and livestock assistance: Contact Local Land Services


The Lismore App will continue to provide updated information as it comes to hand.

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