Recent Floods and Storms
You can learn a lot from the past.
Read about the significant floods and storms that have happened in your area in recent years.
Record Floods
Here are the records of floods in your area. They may help you understand the risk in your area.
They are listed for significant river systems with key warning gauges only.
Local Road Information
Here are some handy links to Roads and Maritime Services and your local councils who manage road closures in your area.
Local Rivers
A list of significant rivers in the Far West Region of NSW and a handy link to river conditions and latest rainfall totals to help you self-assess the risk in your area.
Things to consider if you live in a rural area
As a rural property owner or manager you may have experienced many storms.
The effects of storms on rural property owners can include losses to livestock, crops, fencing, buildings, personal items, farm equipment and machinery.
Your Local Councils
Check with your local council for information about property-specific risks, local road closures and local planning approval guidelines.
Your Local NSW SES Units
NSW is divided into 17 Regions based on major river systems. Check here to see the local Units operating in your area.
Each Region Controller is responsible for the operational control of emergency flood and storm responses, including planning, training, operational support and other functions within their area of control.
Local Radio Stations
Your local radio station can provide information and updates during emergencies that are specific to your local area
Flood Storm and Tsunami Guides
Download the FloodSafe, StormSafe and TsunamiSafe guides here to help you prepare for emergencies near you.
Flood Storm and Tsunami Plans
The NSW SES undertakes flood, storm and tsunami planning to determine how to best manage natural disasters.
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.
News
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MORE STORMS FORECAST AS NSW SES CONTINUES CLEAN UP ACROSS THE STATE
02/12/2024 02:33:53 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to more than 1270 incidents across the state, including 19 flood rescues, since unsettled weather began last week.
NSW RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO KNOW THEIR STORM RISK THIS SUMMER AS SES CREWS RESPOND TO FLOOD RESCUES OVERNIGHT
01/12/2024 07:46:29 AM
With much of the state experiencing severe thunderstorms and flash flooding over the past week, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging people to remain vigilant both on the roads and on the water this summer period.
NSW SES continues to respond to impacts of severe storms
30/11/2024 06:16:00 AM
As more heavy rainfall is forecast to fall across the state, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging people to know their risk and avoid driving through floodwater.
NSW SES OPERATIONAL UPDATE FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER
29/11/2024 07:14:40 AM
Severe thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and evening impacted many areas including Sydney, the Hunter, Illawarra, Central West Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains districts.
