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 Sydney Southern 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 an urban area
Urban areas, including metropolitan, suburbs and towns, can have specific storm risks including impacts of flash flooding. It is important to remember that storm water and floodwater in urban areas can be very dangerous.
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.
Tsunami Evacuation Map
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has released maps showing evacuation areas in the event of a land-threat tsunami.
Learn how tsunami could impact your location.
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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NSW RESIDENTS REMINDED TO CARE FOR THEIR PETS AND ANIMALS THIS STORM SEASON
26/11/2024 10:59:24 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is reminding residents to prepare their pets and animals for the increased risk of storms throughout the ongoing storm season.
NSW SES VOLUNTEERS AWARDED FOR ACTS OF BRAVERY
22/11/2024 11:16:42 AM
Five outstanding NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers have been recognised for their incredible acts of...
VOLUNTEERS HONOURED FOR BRAVE RESCUES AT NORTH EAST ZONE AWARDS
19/11/2024 04:03:23 PM
The heroics of saving a mother and daughter from a submerged vehicle in floodwater has earnt NSW SES retired Ballina Unit Volunteer Christopher Priester, a Commissioner’s Commendation of Courage.
DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS AND CLEAN UP CONTINUES AT CARINDA
19/11/2024 03:57:16 PM
Specialist NSW State Emergency Service (SES) teams have continued to carry out damage assessments and assist in the cleanup after a severe storm caused extensive damage at Carinda, near Walgett in Western NSW.
