In the last two days, most of the rainfall has fallen to the west of Lismore, which has led to the Bureau of Meteorology ending the minor flood watch for the Wilsons River but turning it into a flood warning for the Richmond River towns of Caraki and Bungawalbyn.

A deep low-pressure system over the southern Tasman Sea will continue to move away to the southeast of NSW tonight while a ridge of high pressure extends across the west and south in its wake.

No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days, with a shower or two the forecast.

Whilst that is good news for Lismore, minor flooding is likely at Coraki and Bungawalbyn tonight following local moderate to heavy falls since Tuesday evening.

The Richmond River at Coraki is currently at 2.99 metres (4:30pm) and rising, which is below the minor flood level of 3.40m. A peak around minor flood level is likely in the Richmond River at Coraki tonight.

The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is currently at 2.83 metres and rising. This is below the minor flood level of 3.00m. A peak around minor flood level is likely in the Richmond River at Bungawalbyn tonight.

Further south, the Clarence River may reach the minor flood level of 2.1m at Prince Street tonight, with further rises possible.

For the latest flood and weather warnings, see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts, see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/

For the latest rainfall and river level information,x see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood

Flood Safety Advice:

• This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.
• Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service.
• Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed.
• For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
• FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
• For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500
• For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately