A further 33mm has fallen in the last 24 hours (Lismore Airport), this follows on from the 96mm reported to 9am Sunday morning.

Heavy rainfall over the Leycester Creek and Wilsons River catchment from Friday to Sunday has caused significant river level rises.

Minor flooding is likely at Lismore from midday Monday.

Further rises to the moderate flood level are possible on 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 likely at Lismore from midday Monday. 

The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.20 m) around midday Monday. Further rises to the moderate flood levels are possible on Tuesday. 

Based on the prediction provided by the Bureau of Meteorology it is expected the following areas will be impacted by floodwaters: 

• • Roads and Low lying farm land and rural properties 
• • Hensley Car Park 
• • Lower Rowing Club Car Park 
• • Bridge St near McKenzie Park in North Lismore 

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. 

Latest River Heights for the Wilsons River: 

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 next bulletin will be issued by 9:30am on Monday 14th December 2