The weather has cleared, and it is certainly good to see the sun after 200mm was dumped on Lismore since Thursday.

The questions that remain are how high the flood levels will reach in Lismore and further down river at Coraki and Bungawalbyn.

At 10:20 this morning, the NSW SES said the Wilsons River was 5.68m and rising, with an expected peak late this afternoon of 6.3 metres.

At 1:43pm, the river level at Lismore was 5.93m and steady. However, The Bureau is still forecasting a peak of 6.3m this evening (Sunday).

The Bureau of Meteorology advises that the river level is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.20 m) throughout Sunday and into Monday.

Further showers are forecast for the remainder of Sunday, but significant totals are not expected.

While Lismore is peaking and beginning to fall, Coraki and Bungawalbyn will experience rising river levels as the Richmond River rainfall makes its way to the town where the two rivers meet (Wilsons and Richmond Rivers).

The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Richmond River at Coraki is currently at 1.92 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (3.40 m). The Richmond River at Coraki may reach the minor flood level (3.40 m) on Monday afternoon.

The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is currently at 2.57 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (3.00 m). The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn may reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) on Monday afternoon.

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

• Low-lying minor roads and bridges
• Low-lying farming and rural areas
• Low-lying areas along the River
• Unsealed roads

The usual low-lying roads, such as Orion Street, Bangalow Road at Boatharbour and Wyr, and Wyrallah Road, Monaltrie, have water over them. Motorists are advised not to drive through flood waters, as the condition of the road is unknown until the water subsides.

Lismore can expect more rain during the week; however, rainfall totals will be low, making for a good start to the first week of the spring school holidays.