Flood Incidents
NSW SES Advice - Richmond Tweed Region
NSW SES Minor Flood Bulletin No. 5 - Orara River
Minor | Flood BulletinCoutts Crossing
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT COUTTS CROSSING FROM SATURDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall across the Orara River catchment since Wednesday has caused significant river level rises along the Orara River at Karangi and Orange Grove.
Minor flooding is possible at Coutts Crossing from Saturday morning. River level readings for Coutts Crossing are currently unavailable. The warning will be updated once data is received.
Flooding is no longer occurring at Glenreagh, which fell below the minor flood level about 10:00am Friday.
Orara River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Orara River at Coutts Crossing.
The Orara River at Glenreagh Automatic Gauge fell below the minor flood level (5.00 metres) about 10:00am Friday. The river level is currently at 4.40 metres and falling.
A minor flood peak (5.00 metres) may occur in the Orara River at Coutts Crossing Saturday morning.
What we are expecting:
Coutts Crossing
•Low lying farmland may be affected, farmers are advised to monitor equipment and livestock.
•Water may be over road at McPhersons Crossing 3km North East of Coutts Crossing
•Rushforth Road, at Poley Bridge, 5km northwest of Coutts Crossing village may close
What you need to do:
•People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should consider:
•Refraining from driving or walking through flood water
•The impact of possible road closures and flood isolation on work, family and educational commitments
•Monitoring emergency warnings and severe weather updates on local ABC radio, NSW SES Northern Rivers Facebook Page and Bureau of Meteorology website
•If your property is at risk of inundation, please raise moveable items, such as furniture, as high as possible onto benches or tables, placing electrical items on top
•If you live in a low-lying area and are advised by an emergency services officer to evacuate, please do so
•Securing outside belongings and before leaving; turn off the power, water and take essential medicines and clothes with you
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
Latest River Heights for the Orara River:
Go to http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60140.html#Lower_Clarence_River
For more information:
• Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow the NSW SES Northern Rivers Facebook page or log on to www.ses.nsw.gov.au
• Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
• Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or www.myroadinfo.com.au
• Rural animal and livestock assistance, contact Local Land Services
The next bulletin will be issued by 12:30 pm on Saturday 22 January 2022
NSW SES Final Flood Bulletin No. 4 - Wilsons River
Minor | Final Flood BulletinLismore
LISMORE PEAKED BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL
The Wilsons River at Lismore peaked below the minor flood level.
What we are expecting:
Flooding is no longer expected in the Wilsons River.
What you need to do:
Motorists should avoid driving through flood waters, which may have washed away road surfaces and could be deeper or faster-flowing than they look.
Never walk, drive or ride through floodwaters. If it’s flooded, forget it.
Check on your neighbours.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
Latest River Heights for the Wilsons River:
Go to http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60140.html#Wilsons_River
For more information:
• Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow /NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au
• Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
• Road Closures: RMS website www.livetraffic.com.au , 131 701 or on the Regional Road Information website www.myroadinfo.nsw.gov.au
This is a final bulletin; no further flood bulletins will be issued for this event.
NSW SES Flood Bulletin 1 - Richmond River
Minor | Flood BulletinCoraki
What is happening:
Moderate rainfall across the Richmond River catchment since Wednesday has caused river level rises along the Richmond River and its tributaries.
Minor flooding along the Richmond River at Coraki is possible early Saturday morning.
What we are expecting:
Minor flooding may occur along the Richmond River at Coraki.
The Richmond River at Coraki may peak with minor flooding (3.40 metres) around 05:00 am Saturday.
Low lying farmland may be affected, farmers are advised to monitor equipment and livestock.
What you need to do:
Residents and visitor to low lying coastal caravan parks need to monitor the situation closely.
People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should consider:
•Refraining from driving or walking through flood water
•Road closures and flood isolation may impact on work, family and educational commitments
•Monitoring emergency warnings and severe weather updates on local ABC radio, NSW SES Northern Rivers Facebook Page, the NSW SES Coraki Facebook page and the Bureau of Meteorology website
•If your property is at risk of inundation, please raise moveable items, such as furniture, as high as possible onto benches or tables, placing electrical items on top
•If you are advised by an emergency services officer to evacuate, please do so
•Securing outside belongings and before leaving; turn off the power, water and take essential medicines and clothes with you
•Farmers should move machinery, livestock, pumps and fodder to flood free ground
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
Latest River Heights for the Richmond River:
Go to http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60140.html#Richmond_River_to_Coraki
For more information:
•Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow the NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au
•Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
•Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or www.myroadinfo.com.au
•Rural animal and livestock assistance, contact Local Land Services
The next bulletin will be issued by 10:30am Saturday 22nd January 2022.
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