Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Northern Rivers
Issued at 12:53 PM AEDT on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS FROM LATE FRIDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Tweed and Rous Rivers
Brunswick River and Marshalls Creek
Wilsons River
Richmond River

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL is current for parts of Northern Forecast District.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Saturday 14 February 2026.