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 11:20 AM EDT on Sunday 16 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 38

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BUNGAWALBYN
River levels have fallen below minor flood levels along the Richmond River at Bungawalbyn.

Richmond River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Richmond River at Bungawalbyn.

The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is currently at 2.82 metres and steady, 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,1.04,Steady,07:00 PM SAT 15/03/25
Richmond River at Kyogle,1.93,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 16/03/25
Richmond River at Casino (Automatic Gauge),1.57,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 16/03/25
Richmond River at Casino Road Bridge,1.01,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 16/03/25
Richmond River at Coraki,2.33,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 16/03/25
Myrtle Creek at Rappville,1.62,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 16/03/25
Richmond River at Bungawalbyn Junction,2.82,Falling,11:00 AM SUN 16/03/25
Richmond River at Woodburn,2.04,Rising,11:00 AM SUN 16/03/25
Richmond River at Wardell,1.62,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 16/03/25

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.

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