The Bureau of Meteorology has said Wilsons River is likely to peak below the Lismore levee wall of 10.6 metres this evening.

The big question surrounds how much more rain we will get in the next 24 hours before the system starts to clear.

If the rainfall continues to intensify this afternoon, major flooding may occur Tuesday evening, with levels likely to peak below the Lismore Levee Height (10.60 m), currently, the river level is 7.01 metres.

A Severe Weather Warning is current for the Northern Rivers.

Wilsons River:

Major flooding may occur along the Wilsons River at Lismore.

The Wilsons River at Lismore is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (7.20 m) around 3:00 pm Tuesday. If the rainfall intensifies river levels may peak near the major flood level (9.70 m) around 07:00 pm Tuesday, below the Lismore Levee Height (10.60 m).

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 05:00 pm EDT on Tuesday 29 March 2022.