What's your plan?
Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to prepare.
Northern NSW and Sydney river flood resources now available.
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...
The dangers of flash flooding
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.
The dangers of flash flooding
If you live, work or regularly travel in a flash flood area, there may be no official warning for flash floods.
Plan Now For What You Will Do
Discussing your plans, even at the last minute, can help ensure you and your family are safe during a flood.
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 an 'All Clear' when it is safe for residents and businesses to return to a flood affected area, previously subject to an Evacuation Order. 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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NEW SES CAMPAIGN IN SIX LANGUAGES
15/08/2022 10:19:10 AM
A new public information campaign focused on diverse communities in flood-prone areas has been launched by the NSW State Emergency Service (SES).
NSW SES ADVISES OF MODERATE PEAK PASSED AT WAGGA WAGGA TUESDAY MORNING
09/08/2022 03:30:46 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service is advising that the Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga peaked at 8.74m during Tuesday morning.
MORE SUPPORT FOR HOUSEHOLDS HIT BY FLOODS
01/08/2022 09:26:48 AM
Rental support payments for flood victims and grants for rural landholders will soon be available for all communities affected by the June-July NSW flood event.
MONDAY UPDATE: COLD OUTBREAK COMING TUESDAY
11/07/2022 01:53:57 PM
NSW SES continues to respond to requests for assistance from the community with the support of our partner agencies and have responded to more than 9,258 requests for assistance since the commencement on Tuesday, 28 June including 463 flood rescues.
NSW Justice of the Peace Association RydeCity
Wednesday
17/08/22 19:00 to 17/08/22 21:00
Are you a member of NSWJA Ryde City? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your community for floods and storms.
S.E.S. Story Time (5 years & under) at Waverley Library
Friday
19/08/22 10:00 to 19/08/22 11:00
Waverley Woollahra SES will be hosting a special story time session here at Waverley Library. https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/library/whats_on/library_events/events/s.e.s._story_time_5_years_and_under
Singleton Emergency Service Expo
Saturday
20/08/22 8:00 to 20/08/22 12:00
The Singleton NSW SES Unit will be at the Singleton Emergency Sercice Expo on the Singleton Council Civic Green. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
SES display at Inner West Council's EDGE event
Saturday
20/08/22 10:00 to 20/08/22 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Marrickville 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.
Moocooboola Festival
Saturday
20/08/22 10:00 to 20/08/22 16:00
The Hunter's Hill NSW SES Unit will be at the Moocooboola Festival . Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Maroota Muster
Sunday
21/08/22 10:00 to 21/08/22 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from The Hills 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.
Condobolin SES Unit Community Information and Demonstration Day
Saturday
27/08/22 7:00 to 27/08/22 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Condobolin 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 watch our Road Crash Rescue demonstration, vertical rescue capability, storm response and flood rescue.
Hornsby SES @ Berowra WoodChop Festival
Sunday
28/08/22 10:00 to 28/08/22 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Hornsby 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.
CABRAMATTA MOON FESTIVAL
Sunday
28/08/22 11:01 to 28/08/22 20:01
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Fairfield 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.
Strathfield Spring Festival
Saturday
03/09/22 10:00 to 03/09/22 17:00
The Strathfield NSW SES Unit will be at the Strathfield Spring Festival at Strathfield Park. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
the Pocket Spring Festival
Sunday
04/09/22 10:00 to 04/09/22 14:00
The Mullumbimby NSW SES Unit will be at the Pocket Spring Festival at the Pocket School. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Hallidays Point Senior Citizens
Wednesday
07/09/22 10:00 to 07/09/22 15:00
Local Flood Awareness and Resilience
Saturday
10/09/22 8:00 to 10/09/22 16:00
Ashfield Leichhardt SES Unit is hosting a community awareness and resilience interactive display to assist the local community to understand and prepare for weather events that can lead to localised flooding.
Bayside Spring Fair
Saturday
10/09/22 8:00 to 10/09/22 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bayside 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.
Quirindi Spring Show 10/11 September 2022
Saturday
10/09/22 9:00 to 10/09/22 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Liverpool Plains 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.
NSW SES Albury Open Day
Sunday
11/09/22 10:00 to 11/09/22 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Albury 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.
Local - Flood Awareness and Resilience
Saturday
17/09/22 8:00 to 17/09/22 16:00
Ashfield Leichhardt SES unit is hosting a community awareness and resilence interactive display to assist the local community to understand and prepare for weather events that can lead to localised flooding.
150th Young Show
Sunday
18/09/22 9:00 to 18/09/22 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from NSW SES YOUNG 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.
Menangle RFS Get Ready weekend
Sunday
18/09/22 11:00 to 18/09/22 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wollondilly 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.
Community Engagement
Thursday
22/09/22 11:00 to 22/09/22 13:30
St Ives Food and Wine Show
Sunday
25/09/22 8:00 to 25/09/22 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ku ring gai 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.
Coastal Twist
Monday
03/10/22 7:00 to 03/10/22 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Gosford Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms, floods and tsunami.
Picton Show
Saturday
08/10/22 6:00 to 09/10/22 17:00
The Wollondilly NSW SES Unit will be at the Picton Show, Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Taree Show
Saturday
08/10/22 7:00 to 09/10/22 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Taree City 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.
Central Coast Kids Day Out
Sunday
06/11/22 7:00 to 06/11/22 17:00
The Gosford NSW SES Unit will be at the Central Coast Kids Day Out. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters. We'll have activities and hand outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms, floods and tsunami.
Bengalla Upper Hunter Show 2023
Friday
17/03/23 8:00 to 18/03/23 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the local Upper Hunter Units. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
