Minor to moderate flooding predicted for Hastings River

Heavy rainfall is forecast to ease for parts of the Northern Rivers during the afternoon, and for the Mid North Coast overnight or early Wednesday morning (December 16).

Flooding for Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers is expected as a result of the rainfall forecast for Tuesday with renewed and further rises expected into Wednesday.

High water levels due to spring tides are also forecast over the next few days, which adds to the risk of flooding in lower tidal areas.

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A severe weather warning for heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding, has been issued for the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers.

Moderate to major flood warnings have been issued for the Bellinger and Kalang Rivers. Moderate flood warnings have been issued for the Orara and Nambucca Rivers.

The weather system is expected to cause river flooding for the catchments of:

Flooding warnings are current for the following catchments: Tweed River, Wilsons River, Richmond River, Orara River, Bellinger River, Kalang River and Nambucca River.

Low-lying areas next to water courses are inundated. Minor roads may be closed and low-level bridges submerged. In urban areas inundation may affect some backyards and buildings.

In addition to the above, the area of inundation is more substantial. Main traffic routes may be affected. Some buildings may be affected above the floor level.

Evacuation of flood affected areas may be required. In rural areas removal of stock is required.

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