Kyogle Caravan Park on flood warning notice. Minor to moderate river rises in Coraki, Bungawalbin

ABOVE: The Richmond River at 9am on Sunday, October 23.

Susanna Freymark

The rainfall overnight is not going to be easy for people who have already been through flood trauma. Stay informed. At this stage, the prediction is for minor to moderate flooding in some areas.

A Watch and Act flood warning has been issued for the Kyogle Caravan Park. The access road in and out of the caravan park is likely to be inaccessible.

The Watch and Act warning is orange and means conditions are changing and people in those areas need to start taking action now to protect themselves and their families.

The SES advised this could change quickly.

A moderate flood warning has been issued for Kyogle, Coraki and Bungawalbin.

Moderate rainfall is forecast over the Richmond River catchment overnight Sunday, October 23 into Monday, October 24 which may cause minor flooding in these places.

Further rises to moderate flood levels are possible at Coraki and Bungawalbin from Tuesday, October 25

A Flood Watch is current for the Richmond River.

Richmond River:

The Richmond River at Kyogle may reach the minor flood level (12m) early Monday morning. Further rises are possible.

The Richmond River at Coraki may exceed the minor flood level (3.40m) late Monday morning. Further rises to the moderate flood level (5m) are possible during Tuesday.

The Richmond River at Bungawalbin may exceed the minor flood level (3m) late Monday morning. Further rises to the moderate flood level (4.5m) are possible during Tuesday. Check river heights here.

Debbie Johnston only just made it home as Gambleys Road Bridge was almost covered.
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