Cyclone Alfred community updates from across the Northern Rivers Update #1
Last updated at: 7 March 2025, 10:15 AM
Update #1
These reports come from CCR (Community Carers and Responders), Plan C’s network of volunteers who provide on-the-ground updates during emergencies across the Northern Rivers.
Alstonville (close to Teven)
- We still have power. (Parts of Alstonville are out, I believe.)
- Moderate rain and gusty winds.
Bangalow
- Power out since around midnight.
- Wind and rain strong through the night.
- Some trees down in the area.
- Relatively quiet at the moment with some intermittent strong winds.
Blue Knob (top of Websters Creek/Leycester Creek catchment)
- Power out today.
- Heavy rain.
- Moderate to strong winds.
- Creeks were high yesterday at 4pm.
Byrrill Creek
- Power out.
- Doing a road check.
- Generator on and off.
- Radios checked.
- No access out or in for Byrrill Creek.
Coopers Shoot
- Power out since midnight.
- Mobile tower in and out.
- Lots of wind and rain overnight.
- Quiet at the moment.
Corndale
- Just lost power.
- Windy and medium rain.
Coorabell
- Power is out since yesterday evening.
- Wind and rain gusty.
- Trees down.
Dunoon
- Power out.
- Heavier winds started early morning but not constant.
- Moderate rain.
- Measured over 100mm in the gauge.
Evans Head
- High winds with heavy to moderate winds.
- Residents sandbagging.
- Comms and power on.
- People taking in evacuees from Woodburn & Doonbah.
Ewingsdale
- No power.
- Some trees down, one on a power line.
- Entrance into Byron almost impassable at Belongil turnoff.
- Water building in creeks.
Federal
- Power is out.
- Small trees down.
- Moderate winds, wet.
Goonellabah
- Relatively strong winds, medium to heavy rain.
- Trees down on power lines.
- Power and water are still on.
- Little to no traffic on the roads.
Huonbrook
- “A lot of water coming from the upper catchment.”
Lismore Heights
- Power and water still on.
- Medium to heavy rain.
- Occasional stronger gusts of wind.
- Stay safe everyone!
East Lismore
- Plenty of rain and wind but not disastrous.
- Power and water still okay.
M1 Motorway
- CLOSED in both directions from Chinderah to Ewingsdale.
Main Arm Valley
- Power out.
- Trees down.
- Brunswick River upper catchment flowing fast.
- All causeways over.
- Completely isolated.
- UHF radio check at 8:30 AM – no urgent announcements.
Minyon
- Everyone safe, many near misses with trees.
- Team clearing roads and checking on areas.
- Free Starlink internet at Repentance Creek Hall daily at 10 AM.
- Hall available as a communication hub and shelter of last resort (no power).
- No power in the whole area.
Mullumbimby
- Lost power all over.
- Strong winds and medium rain throughout the night.
- Everything in town is closed except the bakery!
- Parts of Mullum have evacuation advice.
- Power in central Mullum just came back on.
- "Our Neighborhood WhatsApp chats are pure gold!"
- New City Road, Mullumbimby: Power out. We're lifting things just in case. No rain or wind right now.
- Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby: Power is out, water is on. A few cars and emergency vehicles heading in and out of town. Wind and rain mild to moderate after a solid night of both.
- Tallowwood: Power out. River has risen with the parkland near the playground.
Murwillumbah
- Power went out at 1:30 AM.
- Wind and rain intense but eerily calm now.
- Stay safe everyone.
Newrybar
- No power.
- Windy and lots of rain overnight, medium now.
New Brighton
- No power.
- The dune is holding.
- Marshalls Creek is up but not over the banks.
- Mostly wild wind and trees down.
Nimbin
- Power outages, branches and trees down.
- Some clear roads already.
- Strong wind gusts increasing.
- Heavy rain, headwaters expected to get worse.
Ocean Shores
- Steady wind, mild to moderate rain on and off overnight.
- Wind whips up then stills like a fan on oscillate .
- White out towards the sea.
- Power & internet flickers overnight but remained on.
- No rain at the moment.
- Rain kicking off again.
- Wind picking up again now too.
- "Good morning from Rajah Rd – lots of wind gusts & rain, still have power and water."
Possum Creek
- Calm & relatively dry now after gusty winds & rain overnight.
- Creek level high, wouldn’t expect to cross the causeway.
- Power is out.
- No reports of significant problems in WhatsApp network.
- Thinking of all of you in more difficult circumstances .
Pottsville
- High wind and rain.
- Lots of coastal erosion.
- Sea is a maelstrom, breaking 5-6m out to sea.
- Dangerous storm surge.
- Some trees down, SES keeping roads in Koala Beach clear.
Rowlands Creek / Chowan
- Strong gusting winds, heavy rain at times.
- Power out.
- Bridges under water.
Suffolk Park & Byron Hills/Bay
- Suffolk fared well, lots of branches down, significant beach erosion.
- Broken Head Rd closed from Suffolk Park (possible trees down).
- Wind easing, some strong gusts.
- Surprisingly, lots of people walking around.
Skennars Head
- Gale force winds and steady rain.
Suffolk Park
- Lost power last night (around midnight).
- Strong winds and steady rain.
- Wind still strong but no rain at the moment.
- Sharpes Beach severely eroded.
Do you have an update or correction for your area?
Please send it through so we can keep the community informed!
Useful links to check on a regular basis:
NSW SES Warnings & Emergency Updates: www.ses.nsw.gov.au/warnings
BOM NSW Warnings Summary: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings
Install the Hazards Near Me App: www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
Local Council Emergency Dashboards:
Ballina: emergency.ballina.nsw.gov.au
Byron: emergency.byron.nsw.gov.au
Clarence Valley: emergency.clarence.nsw.gov.au
Kyogle: kyogle.disasterdashboards.com
Lismore: disaster.lismore.nsw.gov.au
Richmond Valley: richmondvalleycouncil.disasterdashboards.com
Live Traffic NSW (road closures & conditions): www.livetraffic.com
NSW Power Outage Tracker: www.energynetworks.com.au/power-outages
Resilient Lismore Hub: www.resilientlismore.org.au
