Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Richmond River Issued at 02:34 AM EDT on Monday 10 March 2025 Flood Warning Number: 26 MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CORAKI AND BUNGAWALBYN MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WOODBURN MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CASINO Inflows from the upper Richmond River combined with inflows from the Wilsons River have resulted in river level rises in the lower Richmond catchment. The main flood peak along the Richmond River is now approaching Coraki, where major flooding continues. Major flooding is also occurring downstream at Bungawalbyn, where river levels are expected to peak early Monday morning. In the upper Richmond catchment, minor flooding is occurring at Casino, where river levels are falling. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Northern Rivers. This rainfall may cause renewed river level rises along the Richmond River. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as necessary. Richmond River: Major flooding is occurring along the Richmond River at Coraki and Bungawalbyn. Moderate flooding is occurring at Woodburn, and minor flooding is occurring at Casino. The Richmond River at Kyogle is currently at 9.23 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (12.00 metres). The Richmond River at Kyogle is likely to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 metres) during Monday. Renewed rises are possible from Monday morning with forecast rainfall. The Richmond River at Casino Road Bridge is currently at 9.58 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding. The Richmond River at Casino Road Bridge is expected to fall below the minor flood level (9.20 metres) early Monday morning. The Richmond River at Casino (Automatic Gauge) is currently at 12.37 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding. The Richmond River at Casino (Automatic Gauge) is expected to fall below the minor flood level (11.90 metres) early Monday morning. The Richmond River at Coraki is currently at 6.17 metres and rising, above the major flood level (5.70 metres). The Richmond River at Coraki is expected to peak near 6.25 metres around 03:00 am Monday morning, with major flooding. The river level is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.70 metres) through to Monday evening. The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is currently at 5.63 metres and steady, above the major flood level (5.00 metres). The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is expected to peak near 5.70 metres around 05:00 am Monday morning, with major flooding. The river level is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 metres) through to Monday evening. The Richmond River at Woodburn is currently at 3.85 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (3.70 metres). The Richmond River at Woodburn may reach around 4.00 metres late Monday morning, with moderate flooding. Richmond River at Wiangaree: Cancellation 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 07:00 am EDT on Monday 10 March 2025. Latest River Heights: Richmond River at Wiangaree,6.64,Falling,05:30 AM SUN 09/03/25 Richmond River at Kyogle,9.23,Rising,02:15 AM MON 10/03/25 Richmond River at Casino (Automatic Gauge),12.37,Falling,02:15 AM MON 10/03/25 Richmond River at Casino Road Bridge,9.58,Falling,02:15 AM MON 10/03/25 Richmond River at Coraki,6.17,Rising,02:15 AM MON 10/03/25 Myrtle Creek at Rappville,5.91,Steady,02:30 AM MON 10/03/25 Richmond River at Bungawalbyn Junction,5.63,Rising,02:15 AM MON 10/03/25 Richmond River at Woodburn,3.85,Steady,02:15 AM MON 10/03/25 Richmond River at Wardell,1.76,Rising,02:15 AM MON 10/03/25 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.