Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Brunswick River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Minor Flood Warning For The Brunswick River
Issued at 08:58 AM EDT on Monday 24 October 2022
Flood Watch Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT MULLUMBIMBY
Moderate to heavy rainfall across the Brunswick River catchment since Saturday evening caused significant river rises. Rain has eased since early Monday morning. River levels along the Brunswick River at Mullumbimby (Federation Bridge) peaked below the minor flood level around midnight Sunday night.
Brunswick River:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Brunswick River.
The Brunswick River at Mullumbimby (Federation Bridge) peaked at 2.16 metres around 12:15 am Monday, below the minor flood level (2.50 metres).
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:
Marshalls Creek at The Pocket,1.57,Falling,08:47 AM MON 24/10/22
Lacks Creek at Middle Pocket,2.82,Falling,08:31 AM MON 24/10/22
Marshalls Creek at Billinudgel,2.02,Falling,08:38 AM MON 24/10/22
Mullumbimby Creek at Mullumbimby Creek,0.80,Falling,08:39 AM MON 24/10/22
Brunswick River at Durrumbul,2.20,Falling,08:45 AM MON 24/10/22
Brunswick River at Mullumbimby (Federation Bridge),1.65,Falling,08:39 AM MON 24/10/22
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.