Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Marshalls Creek
22 NOVEMBER 2024 05:07 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Marshalls Creek
Issued at 05:07 AM EDT on Friday 22 November 2024
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE AT BILLINUDGEL FRIDAY MORNING
Rainfall totals of 70-120 mm have been observed overnight in the Brunswick River and Marshalls Creek catchments. This has caused rapid creek and river level rises, with minor flooding possible at Billinudgel during Friday morning.
The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
Marshalls Creek:
Minor flooding may occur along the Marshalls Creek.
The Marshalls Creek at Billinudgel is currently at 1.87 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (2.50 metres).
The Marshalls Creek at Billinudgel may peak near the minor flood level (2.50 metres) around 07:00 am Friday.
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 11:30 am EDT on Friday 22 November 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Marshalls Creek at The Pocket,2.27,Falling,05:04 AM FRI 22/11/24
Lacks Creek at Middle Pocket,1.06,Steady,02:49 AM FRI 22/11/24
Marshalls Creek at Billinudgel,1.87,Rising,05:03 AM FRI 22/11/24
Mullumbimby Creek at Mullumbimby Creek,0.91,Falling,05:01 AM FRI 22/11/24
Brunswick River at Durrumbul,3.29,Rising,04:52 AM FRI 22/11/24
Brunswick River at Mullumbimby (Federation Bridge),1.20,Rising,05:05 AM FRI 22/11/24
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.
