The NSW SES has advised Lismore residents of the possibility of moderate flooding with further heavy rainfall forecast tonight and early Monday morning.

Heavy rainfall over Leycester Creek and Wilsons River Friday through Sunday has caused significant river level rises.

Minor flooding is expected at Lismore overnight Sunday. Further rises to the moderate flood level are possible late Monday into Tuesday. 

Further heavy rainfall is forecast from Sunday night through Tuesday. 

A severe weather warning for very heavy rainfall is current for the Northern River areas. 

What we are expecting: 

Wilsons River: 

• • Moderate flooding is possible along the Wilsons River at Lismore. Minor flooding is expected at Lismore overnight Sunday. 
• • The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) may exceed the minor flood level (4.20 m) around midnight tonight. Rises to the moderate flood levels are possible late Monday into Tuesday. If heavy rain falls overnight. 

What you need to do: 

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

• • 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 
• • 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 State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life-threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.