Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Final Flood Watch For Parts Of The Mid North Coast And Northern Rivers Issued at 12:33 PM AEST on Tuesday 19 May 2026 Flood Watch Number: 3 MINOR FLOOD WARNINGS CURRENT FOR THE WILSONS AND RICHMOND RIVERS Tweed and Rous Rivers Wilsons River Richmond River Orara River Coffs Coast Bellinger and Kalang Rivers Nambucca River Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Wilsons and Richmond Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Tweed and Rous, Orara, Coffs Coast, Bellinger and Kalang and Nambucca For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood 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 Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.