Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Wilsons River Issued at 09:22 PM AEST on Monday 18 May 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 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. Wilsons River: Minor flooding is possible along the Wilsons River. The Wilsons River at Lismore is currently at 1.26 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level. The Wilsons River at Lismore is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.20 m AHD) Tuesday morning. The river may reach around 5.00 m AHD Tuesday evening, with minor flooding. 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: The next warning will be issued by 01:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 19 May 2026. Latest River Heights: Leycester Creek at Rock Valley,3.95,rising,9:00 pm Mon 18/05/26 Terania Creek at The Channon,4.59,rising,9:10 pm Mon 18/05/26 Leycester Creek at Tuncester,1.62,rising,9:00 pm Mon 18/05/26 Coopers Creek at Ewing Bridge Corndale,3.56,rising,9:14 pm Mon 18/05/26 Wilsons River at Eltham,3.19,rising,9:14 pm Mon 18/05/26 Wilsons River at Woodlawn,1.71,rising,9:00 pm Mon 18/05/26 Wilsons River at Lismore,1.26,rising,9:12 pm Mon 18/05/26 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.