The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising floodwaters flooding on the Wilsons River:

• Lismore 
• Bexhill
• Nimbin
• The Channon

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LISMORE MONDAY AFTERNOON OR EVENING

Rainfall is expected to intensify over the Wilsons River catchment during Sunday afternoon. River level rises have already been observed upstream of Lismore, including at Repentance, The Channon and Nimbin.

Forecast heavy rainfall is expected to cause further river level rises into Monday, with possible major flooding along the Wilsons River at Lismore Monday afternoon or evening.

Major flooding possible along the Wilsons River at Lismore.

The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.20 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

The river level is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (7.20 m) Monday morning and may reach the major flood level (9.70 m) Monday afternoon or evening.

Further rises are possible.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

• Low lying areas
• Culverts and causeways

What you need to do:

If you have a Home and/or Business Emergency Plan, review it now. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate. Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.

Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.

Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in flood water - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget. Fines may apply.

Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.

People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.

Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.

If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now. Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.

The safest option is to evacuate as early as possible to avoid additional hazards. Do not wait until the last minute.

Contact your Local Land Services Office for rural animal and livestock assistance at lls.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 814 647

For more information:

Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au. ABC North Coast 94.5 FM

Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au Learn about your risk at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/your-risk/

Check latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at bom.gov.au/nsw/ Check road closures at livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.

Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500

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.

This is an Advice level warning. The NSW SES utilises the Australian Warning System to warn communities about severe weather and flooding. Learn more about the warning levels at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/warnings