A massive rescue operation is underway amid record flooding on the New South Wales Mid North Coast.
Emergency warnings are in place advising residents to evacuate immediately at Manning Point, Coopernook, Bulahdelah, Gloucester Caravan Park, Ferndale Caravan Park, parts of Paterson and parts of Dungog. It is to late to leave for residents in parts of Wingham, Taree and Dumaresq Island.
Rainfall totals of more than 200 millimetres have been recorded in less than 24 hours in some parts of the state.
More flooding is expected in parts of the Mid North Coast and Hunter Valley and residents are urged to exercise continued caution.
Severe weather is expected to continue during Wednesday, with prolonged moderate to heavy rainfall from the Mid North Coast through to Grafton.