Storm has passed, river to peak in morning

ABOVE: Richmond River at Coraki today, Monday, October 24 at 11am. Photos: Susanna Freymark

The severe weather warning for the Northern Rivers has been cancelled. Exactly what we want to hear.

The Richmond River is steady and still rising in some areas.

Moderate to heavy rainfall from Saturday to early Sunday caused river level rises across the Wilsons and Richmond River catchments. Minor flooding is likely along the Richmond River at Coraki and Bungawalbin from Monday afternoon with a flood peak likely tomorrow morning, Tuesday, October 25.

The ramp at Coraki is covered as the river rises.

A moderate flood warning is current for the Wilsons River at Lismore.

Minor flooding is likely along the Richmond River at Coraki and Bungawalbin.

The Richmond River at Coraki may exceed the minor flood level (3.4m) around midday Monday. The river level is likely to reach around 4.50m Tuesday morning with minor flooding.

The Richmond River at Bungawalbin is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3m) around 2:00 pm Monday. The river level may reach around 3.7m on Tuesday, with minor flooding.

Rainfall in the region. Photo: BoM

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