Warnings

Final Flood Warning For The Richmond River Mon 31 Mar 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
  
Final Flood Warning For The Richmond River 
Issued at 10:19 AM EDT on Monday 31 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BUNGAWALBYN
 The river level along the Richmond River at Bungawalbyn fell below the minor flood level early Monday morning and is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
 Further rain is forecast across parts of the Richmond River catchments from the middle of the week, which may cause renewed river level rises and flooding along the Richmond River and its tributaries. The situation is being closely monitored and flood warnings will be issued as required.

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

The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is currently at 2.74 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

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

Latest River Heights:
Richmond River at Wiangaree,1.22,Steady,09:45 AM MON 31/03/25
Richmond River at Kyogle,2.75,Falling,09:45 AM MON 31/03/25
Richmond River at Casino (Automatic Gauge),3.80,Falling,09:45 AM MON 31/03/25
Richmond River at Casino Road Bridge,2.23,Falling,09:45 AM MON 31/03/25
Richmond River at Coraki,2.83,Steady,09:45 AM MON 31/03/25
Myrtle Creek at Rappville,4.09,Falling,09:45 AM MON 31/03/25
Richmond River at Bungawalbyn Junction,2.74,Falling,09:45 AM MON 31/03/25
Richmond River at Woodburn,2.14,Steady,09:45 AM MON 31/03/25
Richmond River at Wardell,1.69,Rising,09:45 AM MON 31/03/25

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.