Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 10:45 am EST on Friday 27 September 2024

Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE NORTHERN RIVERS AND MID NORTH COAST FROM SATURDAY

Widespread rain is forecast along the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast from Friday into the weekend. This rain may cause minor to moderate flooding in the Wilson, Richmond, Orara and Bellinger catchments from Saturday. Moderate flooding is possible along the Wilsons River at Lismore over the weekend.

Catchments in the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast are relatively wet.

There remains high levels of uncertainty in the timing and location of the heaviest falls. The Bureau is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updated advice as required. Catchment specific flood warnings will be issued if and when required.

This weather system is expected to cause flooding in the Flood Watch areas from Saturday. Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Wilsons Riverminor to moderate flooding

Richmond Riverminor flooding

Orara Riverminor flooding

Bellinger and Kalang Riversminor to moderate flooding

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 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

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