Understand your local risk

Corndale Road with flooding cutting off the roadway.

Lismore is situated on a floodplain. With several creeks connecting to the Wilsons River, the entire catchment is prone to frequent and often rapid flooding. Even if your property is situated outside a designated flood zone, you may still experience indirect impacts such as temporary isolation or loss of essential services like electricity and communications.

Staying informed of weather updates, ensuring your property and home are prepared, creating an emergency plan and putting together an emergency kit can substantially reduce your vulnerability. By understanding the specific risks in your locality, you can take proactive steps to minimise harm and ensure your household remains safe before, during and after a flood event.

For those living in Lismore and the surrounding area, the SES local information page is an essential resource. Here, you can find critical information about your local river catchment, access flood plans and guides and connect with the NSW SES units for support and updates.

Flood scenarios

Council has detailed flood modelling for our urban area. To look at the extent of different flood scenarios, visit our Property flood information page.