Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Richmond River Issued at 06:54 AM AEST on Wednesday 20 May 2026 Flood Warning Number: 4 MINOR FLOODING EASED AT BALLINA AND NO LONGER EXPECTED AT CORAKI Minor flooding has eased at Ballina, where a minor flood peak passed late Tuesday evening on the high tide. At Coraki, river levels peaked below the minor flood level, and minor flooding is no longer expected. Richmond River: No further flooding is expected along the Richmond River. The Richmond River at Coraki peaked at 2.54 m around 2:00 am Wednesday, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 2.34 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Richmond River at Coraki is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.40 m). The Richmond River at Ballina (Burns Point) peaked at 2.04 m around 11:00 pm Tuesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 0.69 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Richmond River at Ballina (Burns Point) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m). Flood 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: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Richmond River at Wiangaree,1.33,falling,6:30 am Wed 20/05/26 Richmond River at Kyogle,3.36,falling,6:30 am Wed 20/05/26 Richmond River at Casino,4.07,falling,6:30 am Wed 20/05/26 Richmond River at Casino Road Bridge,2.44,falling,6:30 am Wed 20/05/26 Richmond River at Coraki,2.34,falling,6:30 am Wed 20/05/26 Myrtle Creek at Rappville,-0.36,steady,6:45 am Wed 20/05/26 Richmond River at Bungawalbin,2.26,falling,6:30 am Wed 20/05/26 Richmond River at Woodburn,1.79,falling,6:30 am Wed 20/05/26 Richmond River at Wardell,0.89,falling,6:30 am Wed 20/05/26 Richmond River at Ballina (Burns Point),0.69,falling,6:30 am Wed 20/05/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.