With rainfall continuing to fall in the Northern Rivers and some significant rainfall recorded in certain areas, the NSW SES has advised people in Lismore and surrounds to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising minor flooding on the Wilsons River and Leycester Creek.

While Lismore has recorded 85mm at the Dawson Street gauge in the last 24 hours, Nashua has recorded 219mm and Ewing Bridge at Corndale 142mm.

The advice is to 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. This you can do through the Lismore App Weather and Weather Radar.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) may reach the minor flood level (4.20 m) Thursday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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

- Hensley Car Park next to Sportspower near Fawcett’s Bridge

- Lower Rowing Club Car Park

- Low-lying minor roads and bridges

- Low-lying farming and rural areas

- Low-lying areas along the River

If you have a car or know someone who has a car in the Hensley Car Park or the Lower Rowing Club Car Park, it would be wise to move them.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/oq5Kg9

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.