The NSW SES advises people in Tumbilgum and surrounding areas to STAY INFORMED about predicted potential minorflooding on the Tweed River.

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 Heavy rainfall Wednesday afternoon around the Tweed River catchment has caused fast creek and river rises. Rainfall is expected to clear the region Wednesday afternoon into the evening.

Minor flooding is possible at Tumbulgum Wednesday evening on the high tide. River and creek levels are expected to remain high into this evening.

The river level may peak near 1.60 metres early Thursday morning.

The situation is being closely monitored , and warnings will be updated as required.

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

• Low-lying roads and culverts may be closed  Inundation of low-lying farmland
• Inundation of low-lying campgrounds

What you need to do:

• If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it. 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 floodwater - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget it. 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.
• People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.
• Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.

For more information:

• Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
• 94.5 ABC North Coast
• Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
• 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/knowyourrisk
• Check latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/  Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
• For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).