Weather Warnings - Major Flood Warning For The Richmond River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Richmond River
Issued at 06:25 AM EDT on Saturday 06 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT CORAKI AND BUNGAWALBYN
Moderate to heavy rainfall from late Wednesday has caused river level rises across the Richmond River catchment. Rain and river levels are now easing.
Showers with possible severe thunderstorms are forecast for Saturday, however, no widespread significant totals are expected.

Richmond River:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Richmond River.

The Richmond River at Coraki peaked below the minor flood level (3.40 m) during Friday. The river level is currently at 2.27 metres and steady.
The Richmond River at Coraki is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.40 m).

The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn peaked below the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Friday. The river level is currently at 2.12 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Richmond River at Wiangaree,3.75,Falling,06:15 AM SAT 06/04/24
Richmond River at Kyogle,4.92,Rising,06:15 AM SAT 06/04/24
Richmond River at Casino (Automatic Gauge),3.52,Falling,06:15 AM SAT 06/04/24
Richmond River at Coraki,2.27,Steady,06:00 AM SAT 06/04/24
Myrtle Creek at Rappville,0.88,Steady,06:15 AM SAT 06/04/24
Richmond River at Bungawalbyn Junction,2.13,Steady,06:00 AM SAT 06/04/24
Richmond River at Woodburn,1.78,Rising,06:00 AM SAT 06/04/24

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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