Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Rivers Forecast District.

Issued at 9:52 am Friday, 13 February 2026.

Isolated heavy rainfall continuing about the far northeast.

Weather Situation
areas of rain and showers are continuing over the Northern Rivers near the QLD border near a slow-moving mid-level trough. Rainfall rates are broadly easing across the area, although localised heavy falls remain possible.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Murwillumbah and Numinbah.
Doon Doon recorded 162mm in the 6 hours to 8:45am
Helen St Bridge (Brunswick Heads) recorded 103mm in 3 hours to 4:30am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:55 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Rivers Forecast District.

Issued at 9:52 am Friday, 13 February 2026.

Isolated heavy rainfall continuing about the far northeast.

Weather Situation
areas of rain and showers are continuing over the Northern Rivers near the QLD border near a slow-moving mid-level trough. Rainfall rates are broadly easing across the area, although localised heavy falls remain possible.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Murwillumbah and Numinbah.
Doon Doon recorded 162mm in the 6 hours to 8:45am
Helen St Bridge (Brunswick Heads) recorded 103mm in 3 hours to 4:30am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:55 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of The Northern Rivers
Issued at 01:34 PM AEDT on Thursday 12 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS FROM FRIDAY

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

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 Friday 13 February 2026.