Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Rivers: Flash Flooding Threat from Heavy Rainfall
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a high-priority warning for the Northern Rivers district as a slow-moving storm line threatens Byron Bay, Ballina, and surrounding areas with flash flooding.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Rivers, NSW
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Rivers, NSW.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall. This high-priority alert was issued at 7:51 am Friday, 13 March 2026, for residents in parts of the Northern Rivers Forecast District.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers portions of the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales. Locations that may be affected by the storm system include:
- Byron Bay
- Ballina
- Mullumbimby
- Alstonville
- Brunswick Heads
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents to take the following precautions:
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- Do not walk, ride your bike, or drive through flood water.
- If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and call 000 if you require rescue.
- Stay indoors and away from windows; keep children and pets inside.
- For emergency assistance in floods and storms, contact the SES at 132 500.
Expected Conditions
A slow-moving line of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms has developed within the Northern Rivers district. The line is currently moving toward the north and is expected to produce isolated areas of heavy rainfall throughout the morning. These conditions are likely to lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 7:51 am on Friday, 13 March 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 10:55 am. Residents are encouraged to monitor the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the BOM website for real-time updates.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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