Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Flood Warning For The Clarence River
Issued at 03:22 PM EDT on Saturday 05 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GRAFTON SATURDAY EVENING WITH HIGH TIDE
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Clarence River at Grafton during Saturday evening with the high tide.

Clarence River:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Clarence River at Grafton.

The Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St) is currently at 1.88 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St) may reach the minor flood level (2.10 m) Saturday evening with the high tide.

Clarence River at Ulmarra:
Cancellation

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 04:00 pm EST on Sunday 06 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Nymboida River at Nymboida,2.44,Steady,03:00 PM SAT 05/04/25
Mann River at Mitchell,1.32,Steady,06:00 AM SAT 05/04/25
Boyd River at Broadmeadows,2.28,Steady,02:30 PM SAT 05/04/25
Clarence River at Tabulam,3.92,Falling,09:30 AM SAT 05/04/25
Clarence River at Baryulgil,5.26,Steady,01:30 AM SAT 05/04/25
Mann River at Jackadgery,3.05,Steady,02:00 PM SAT 05/04/25
Clarence River at Lilydale,5.97,Steady,03:00 PM SAT 05/04/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),1.49,Steady,02:00 PM SAT 05/04/25
Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St),1.88,Steady,02:45 PM SAT 05/04/25
Clarence River at Ulmarra,1.40,Steady,02:45 PM SAT 05/04/25
Clarence River at Maclean,0.85,Steady,02:45 PM SAT 05/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Richmond River
Issued at 09:40 AM EDT on Saturday 05 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BUNGAWALBYN
The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Richmond River:
No further flooding is expected in the Richmond River.

The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is currently at 2.60 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

Richmond River at Coraki:
Cancellation

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Richmond River at Wiangaree,1.34,Steady,09:15 AM SAT 05/04/25
Richmond River at Kyogle,2.98,Steady,09:15 AM SAT 05/04/25
Richmond River at Casino (Automatic Gauge),3.22,Falling,09:15 AM SAT 05/04/25
Richmond River at Casino Road Bridge,2.07,Steady,09:15 AM SAT 05/04/25
Richmond River at Coraki,2.70,Steady,09:15 AM SAT 05/04/25
Myrtle Creek at Rappville,3.43,Steady,09:15 AM SAT 05/04/25
Richmond River at Bungawalbyn Junction,2.60,Steady,09:15 AM SAT 05/04/25
Richmond River at Woodburn,2.16,Falling,09:15 AM SAT 05/04/25
Richmond River at Wardell,1.30,Falling,09:15 AM SAT 05/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.