Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of The Mid North Coast And Northern Rivers Issued at 01:43 PM AEST on Sunday 17 May 2026 Flood Watch Number: 1 ISOLATED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE ORARA, BELLINGER AND NAMBUCCA RIVERS AND COFFS CREEK Catchments likely to be affected include: Orara River Coffs Coast Bellinger and Kalang Rivers Nambucca River 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: The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 18 May 2026.