Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Wilsons River Issued at 03:52 AM AEST on Tuesday 19 May 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LISMORE LATE TUESDAY MORNING Moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday night has led to river level rises along the Wilsons River, with minor flooding possible at Lismore during late Tuesday morning. Wilsons River: Minor flooding is possible along the Wilsons River. The Wilsons River at Lismore is currently at 2.63 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level. The Wilsons River at Lismore may exceed the minor flood level (4.20 m AHD) late Tuesday morning. The river may reach around 4.60 m AHD Tuesday afternoon, 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 07:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 19 May 2026. Latest River Heights: Leycester Creek at Rock Valley,5.82,steady,3:30 am Tue 19/05/26 Terania Creek at The Channon,3.00,falling,3:44 am Tue 19/05/26 Leycester Creek at Tuncester,3.29,rising,3:30 am Tue 19/05/26 Coopers Creek at Ewing Bridge Corndale,6.29,rising,3:44 am Tue 19/05/26 Wilsons River at Eltham,5.87,rising,3:43 am Tue 19/05/26 Wilsons River at Woodlawn,3.11,rising,3:30 am Tue 19/05/26 Wilsons River at Lismore,2.63,rising,3:43 am Tue 19/05/26 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.