Minor

Riverine Flood

Minor Flood Warning for Wilsons River and Wilsons River at Lismore

Issued
9:22pm Mon 18 May AEST
Applies from
9:22pm Mon 18 May AEST 16.0h ago
Applies until
12:22am Wed 20 May AEST in 11.0h

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Wilsons River

From 9:22pm Mon 18 May to 12:22am Wed 20 May

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT LISMORE TUESDAY MORNING

Moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday night has led to river level rises with minor flooding likely during Tuesday afternoon. Moderate rainfall is forecast to continue through Monday night before clearing during Tuesday.

  • Minor flooding is possible along the Wilsons River. — Wilsons River, Wilsons River at Lismore

Safety advice

Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.

Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.

Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.

Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.

For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 01:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 19 May 2026.

Forecast for places in this area

Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).

Version history

Replaced by: Update · 12:34am Tue 19 May AEST · Minor Flood Warning for Wilsons River and Wilsons River at Lismore

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