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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Moderate Flood Warning For The Wilsons River
Issued at 08:56 AM EDT on Tuesday 15 December 2020
Flood Watch Number: 15
MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED AT LISMORE LATER TODAY
Rainfall has eased since 06:00 am this morning. Flood peaks have been observed in the upper tributaries. Nashua peaked at 4.9 m around 06:00 am today, The Channon peaked at 7.2 m around 05:00 am today and Corndale is currently near its peak at 7.2 m. The main flood peak is expected to reach Lismore overnight tonight.
Minor flooding is occurring at Lismore. Rises to the moderate flood level are expected at Lismore later today.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Northern Rivers.
A minor flood warning is current for the Richmond River.
Wilsons River:
Moderate flooding is expected along the Wilsons River. Minor flooding is current at Lismore.
The Wilsons River at Lismore is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (7.20 m) around 06:00 pm Tuesday. The river level may peak near 8.20 metres around 02:00 am Wednesday, with moderate flooding.
Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EDT on Tuesday 15 December 2020.
Latest River Heights:
Leycester Creek at Rock Valley,8.24,Rising,08:29 AM TUE 15/12/20
Teraenia Creek at The Channon,5.75,Falling,08:32 AM TUE 15/12/20
Coopers Creek at Ewing Bridge Corndale,7.14,Steady,08:31 AM TUE 15/12/20
Wilsons River at Eltham,6.92,Rising,08:31 AM TUE 15/12/20
Wilsons River at Woodlawn (AHD),5.96,Rising,08:25 AM TUE 15/12/20
Leycester Creek at Tuncester (AHD),6.82,Rising,08:32 AM TUE 15/12/20
Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD),5.55,Rising,08:28 AM TUE 15/12/20
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

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