What's your plan?
Flood Awareness NSW
Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to prepare.
For Schools
The NSW SES is committed to building resilience in floods in NSW communities. New program now available.
What's your flood risk in the Hawkesbury-Nepean floodplain?
Find out how floods have affected your area and learn what you can do to prepare.
Do You Live Behind a Levee?
Dangerous flooding can result behind a levee when it is over topped or breached. Learn more...
Flash Floods
If you live, work or regularly travel in a flash flood area, there may be no official warning for flash floods.
How does NSW SES plan for Floods, Storms and Tsunami?
The NSW SES undertakes flood, storm and tsunami planning as a legislative responsibility to determine how to best respond in times of emergency.
Know Your Risk
If you live close to a creek, river, major storm water drain or in a low‐lying area, you may be at risk from floods.
Plan Now For What You Will Do
One of the most important things you can do now is to plan for future flood events.
Things you can do before a flood
There are some simple things you can do now to prepare for floods and minimise potential risk to life, damage and associated costs
Be Aware
There are a range of official warnings and natural warning signs to be aware of in case flooding affects you in future.
FloodSafe for rural areas
The effects of flooding on rural property owners include losses to livestock, crops, fencing, buildings, personal items, farm equipment and machinery. Learn what to do before and during floods.
Using sandbags to protect your home
Sandbags will not stop the water completely but can reduce the amount of water entering your home. During low level flooding, sandbags placed in the right locations around your home can reduce the impact of flooding.
Flash Floods
If you live, work or regularly travel in a flash flood area, there may be no official warning for flash floods.
Prepare Your Home and Business
When flooding is likely or imminent, there are a few things you can do to protect your family and property
After flooding
The NSW SES will issue 'Reduced Threat: Return with Caution - Advice' when it is safe for residents and businesses to return to a flood affected area, previously subject to an 'Evacuate Now/Before - Emergency Warning'. Read more
Returning to your property after a flood
There are little things you can do to manage some of the risks that remain when you return to an affected property following a flood.
Next steps toward recovery
In NSW, recovery following a disaster is managed by a range of organisations. The NSW SES has produced a recovery guide to help you take the next steps towards recovery from floods, storms and tsunami.
Cleaning up after a flood
This page contains some useful tips and practical information to help households start the clean up after wind and water damage.
Disaster Relief and Support
If you have been impacted by a natural disaster, you may be eligible for Disaster relief assistance and support from the NSW Government.
Recovery information for residents returning to their property after a flood
When you return to your home or business after a flood, the task of where to start can be overwhelming.
Download this recovery guide to help you get on your feet, safely and quickly.
Cleaning up after a disaster
This page contains some useful tips and practical information to help households start the clean up after wind and water damage.
What you can do to help
After floods there are a range of things you can do to look out for each other.
News
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NORTHERN NSW COMMUNITIES URGED TO AVOID FLOODWATERS AS HEAVY RAINFALL CONTINUES
13/08/2024 03:11:29 PM
As more heavy rainfall is forecast to fall across the northeast of the state, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging people to know their risk and avoid driving through floodwater.
MAN PULLED FROM ROOF OF CAR AS FLOODWATERS RISE NEAR TAMWORTH
06/08/2024 10:46:15 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has rescued a man in his 20s from fast rising floodwaters at Wallamore, near Tamworth this morning.
NSW SES URGES EAST COAST COMMUNITIES TO PREPARE FOR HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOODING
10/05/2024 03:12:13 PM
With heavy rain forecast across several regions this weekend, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging residents to take proactive measures to ensure their safety and minimise potential damage to property.
MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED AT TUGGERAH LAKE
06/05/2024 04:29:07 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is advising residents on the NSW Central Coast at Tuggerah Lake to prepare to isolate, as moderate flooding is expected from later today and into Tuesday morning.
Goolgowi Unit Open Day
Sunday
18/08/24 11:00 to 18/08/24 15:00
The Goolgowi NSW SES Unit will be at holding an Open Day on Sunday 18 August. Come and meet our friendly volunteers and learn about how to better prepare for floods and storms and learn more about what the NSW SES does in your community. Free BBQ and jumping castle on the day!
bstreetsmart 2024 - SES Display
Monday
19/08/24 12:00 to 22/08/24 16:30
NSW SES will be in attendance with a display stand at bstreetsmart, an initiative of the Trauma Service at Westmead Hospital. bstreetmart is a live education event for Year 10-12 high school students aimed at road safety education and reducing road trauma and injury among young Australians by promoting safe behaviour as drivers, riders and...
SES Attends Penrith Show
Friday
23/08/24 20:00 to 25/08/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Penrith Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Ganmain Show
Saturday
24/08/24 9:00 to 24/08/24 16:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coolamon Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Deaf Festival
Saturday
24/08/24 10:00 to 24/08/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers and our Auslan Liaison Team. There will be activities, hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Beach2Beach
Sunday
25/08/24 7:45 to 25/08/24 12:00
WPW SES are supporting runners in the Beach2Beach race.
Are You Ready?
Monday
26/08/24 0:00 to 26/08/24 10:00
Are you a member of Burraneer PROBUS? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms. This presentation will allow members to increase their knowledge about floods and storms in their area and interact with SES around the content.
Parkes Show
Monday
26/08/24 8:00 to 28/08/24 19:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Parkes Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Wyong SES Visits Bunnings Tuggerah for Father Day event
Thursday
29/08/24 17:30 to 29/08/24 19:30
The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at the Tuggerah Bunnings. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters in your local area.
Fathers Day fundraiser for Beyond Blue at The Ranch
Sunday
01/09/24 12:30 to 01/09/24 15:00
The Ryde NSW SES Unit will be at the Fathers Day fundraiser for Beyond Blue at The Ranch. Come and meet our friendly SES volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view one of our SES vehicles. This event will be held in the car park and have a mechanical bull, face painter, live singer and a kids zoo plus other...
Lismore Business Get Together
Thursday
05/09/24 17:30 to 05/09/24 19:00
Are you a member of the Lismore Business community? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your business for floods and storms.
Childrens Spring Carnival - Grafton
Friday
06/09/24 14:00 to 06/09/24 18:00
The Grafton NSW SES Unit will be at the Childrens Spring Carnival - Grafton Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Rescue Me Gala
Saturday
07/09/24 3:00 to 07/09/24 10:00
The Tambar Springs NSW SES Unit will be at the Rescue Me Gala. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters. Participate in the different activities. There will be activities for both adults and children, something for all age groups.
Berowra Woodchop
Saturday
07/09/24 8:00 to 07/09/24 18:30
The
Chatswood Spring Fair
Saturday
07/09/24 9:00 to 07/09/24 18:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Willoughby - Lane Cove Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods. We will have activities especially for the young children, and Paddy will take part in our parade, which will...
Hornsby Emergency Services Expo
Sunday
08/09/24 10:30 to 08/09/24 12:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from your
Rural Road Safety Community BBQ
Wednesday
11/09/24 11:00 to 11/09/24 15:30
The Grafton NSW SES Unit will be at the Rural Road Come and meet our friendly volunteers, have a look through our rescue truck.
Silver City Show - Broken Hill
Thursday
12/09/24 10:00 to 14/09/24 21:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Broken Hill Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Lions Club Community Fair
Sunday
15/09/24 9:00 to 15/09/24 17:00
The HURSTVILLE NSW SES Unit will be at Riverwood Park for the Lions' Club Community Fair. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Darlington Point Spring Festival "Conversation in a Boat"
Saturday
21/09/24 8:00 to 21/09/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coleambally Unit. We want to hear from the Darlington Point Residents about their previous flood experiences. We will have information to help you and your family to understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Maitland City SES Open Day
Saturday
21/09/24 10:00 to 21/09/24 14:00
The Maitland City NSW SES Unit will be opening their headquaters to the public. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive displays. Other emergency services will be in attendance as well. Free sausage sizzle available.
Swansea SES Unit Open Day
Saturday
21/09/24 10:00 to 21/09/24 14:00
Come by and visit the SES Open Day staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Swansea Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods. Come and see the Swansea team, our vehicles and some fun.
Jiggi Spring Fair
Saturday
21/09/24 12:00 to 21/09/24 17:30
The Lismore NSW SES Unit will be at the Jiggi Spring Fair. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
North Ryde Uniting Church Spring Fair
Saturday
21/09/24 14:00 to 21/09/24 18:00
The Ryde NSW SES Unit will be at the North Ryde Uniting Church Spring Fair. Come and meet our friendly SES volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters, find out how to use the Hazards Near Me app and view our SES vehicle. Free entry to the fair with a jumping castle, several food outlets and plenty of festival style stalls.
Local Area Storm Preparedness workshop
Sunday
06/10/24 9:30 to 06/10/24 11:00
To help you prepare for the Summer Storm season, members of the Wyong SES unit will be presenting a short presentation on how to prepare for storms. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Coolamon Fire Engine Muster
Sunday
06/10/24 10:00 to 06/10/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coolamon Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Harden Kite Festival
Saturday
12/10/24 6:30 to 12/10/24 18:00
Come on down to Harden Showgrounds to meet our volunteers. Our volunteers will be there to help with your questions about how to keep you and your family Storm and Flood ready. The NSW SES offers a diverse range of voluntering opportunities, from working out in the field operations to administration and emergency management, there is a role for...
Camden Haven Show
Saturday
19/10/24 7:00 to 20/10/24 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Camden Haven Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Activities afternoon for children with disabilities
Sunday
20/10/24 2:00 to 20/10/24 4:00
The Warringah Pittwater NSW SES Unit will be at the 3 Thompson Drive, Terrey Hills for an Activities afternoon for children with disabilities. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive water tank display.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
21/10/24 17:30 to 21/10/24 19:00
The
Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
24/10/24 17:30 to 24/10/24 19:00
The
Bungendore Show
Sunday
27/10/24 7:00 to 27/10/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bungendore Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
28/10/24 17:30 to 28/10/24 19:00
The
Storm Preparedness Workshop
Sunday
17/11/24 11:00 to 17/11/24 13:00
To help you prepare for the Summer Storm season, members of the Wyong SES unit will be presenting a short presentation on how to prepare for storms. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Bunnings Kirrawee Chistmas Community Event
Thursday
05/12/24 0:00 to 05/12/24 17:19
The Heathcote NSW SES Unit will be at Bunnings Kirrawee's Christmas Community Event. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display. We will have a kids activity corner too.
