Rapid rain, flash floods: Our 2020 weather review
Have a look back on the major weather moments that defined 2020 for us.
Lismore
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Last year was a wild year for the Northern Rivers thanks in no small part to the crazy weather which was experienced across the region.
From some wild rains and frightening floods to bushfires, there was no shortage of weather coverage in the area.
February saw the Northern Rivers receive a barrage of rain with a fast downpour creating flashing flooding situations throughout the region.
SEE MORE: Flash flooding forces local roads to close
After a quiet few months, the weather raged in the latter end of 2020. Bushfire season was announced early in local government areas as we looked to prevent a repeat of 2019.
SEE MORE: Be ready this fire season Council warn
The Bureau of Meteorology said in its 2020 weather statement that NSW had received the second most rain in the country and the Northern Rivers certainly can attest to that.
SEE MORE: 60+ weather stations record 100mm of rain
The rain was the real issue in the final months of 2020, as it fell with such speed and ferocity, cars where stuck in Lismore while areas were submerged around Murwillumbah.
SEE MORE: 100+ calls for help as rains bring chaos to the region
SEE MORE: 100 photos as floods devastate our region
The damage caused by the flash floods was extensive enough Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived to declare Lismore a natural disaster area.
SEE MORE: Lismore a natural disaster area.
During that time, our SES volunteers were doing incredible work to help save those stranded by the flash flooding to protect the community.
SEE MORE: Five flood rescues recorded as SES unit reveals its busy day
If you thought 2021 was going to bring a change in the weather, it seems unlikely with BOM indicating La Nina is still in its peak for a while yet.
SEE MORE: The rains are coming and so is the heat for the Northern Rivers
It seems we’ve already had a taste of that, with residents being urged to stay vigilant as thunderstorms and floods could still be on the way.
‘Do your job’: Ex-fire captain in court over violent outburst
A Mid-North Coast Rural Fire Service captain stood down when he was slapped with domestic violence charges has now been sentenced. Here’s what happened in court.
Tenant struck landlord with axe handle more than 15 times
A Northern Rivers tenant who brutally bashed his older landlord with an axe handle, accusing him of trying to steal his girlfriend, has tried to have his jail-term slashed.