BULAHDELAH RESIDENTS ISSUED WITH FLOOD EVACUATION WARNING

Further south, evacuation orders have been issued for people in low-lying parts of Port Macquarie, North Haven, Dunbogan, Diamond Head and the Laurieton foreshore.

Evacuation centres have been set up at Port Panthers and Laurieton United Services Club.

Meanwhile, some Bulahdelah residents have been warned they may need to head to higher ground as well, as waters rise.