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
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.
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.
Disaster Assistance Financial Support
If you have been impacted by recent floods or storms and need ongoing support, please contact 1800 018 444.
What you can do to help
After floods there are a range of things you can do to look out for each other.
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.
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.
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HEIGHTENED FLOOD RISK FOR NSW WITH MORE RAIN EXPECTED
26/11/2021 04:03:01 PM
NSW SES has already responded to more than 3,000 requests for assistance since the severe weather started earlier this month, with more than 600 coming through in the past 24 hours (Thursday to Friday).
PREMIER, MINISTER VISIT FLOOD-AFFECTED FORBES
18/11/2021 02:24:50 PM
Today, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, visited Forbes with NSW State Emergency Service Commissioner Carlene York.
CELL ON WHEELS RECOGNISED AT SAFEWORK NSW AWARDS
28/10/2021 08:00:00 AM
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has taken out top honours for its second-generation Cell on Wheels at the 2021 SafeWork NSW Awards last night (Wednesday 27 October).
COMMUNITIES URGED TO BE VIGILANT WITH PROSPECT OF SEVERE WEATHER
22/10/2021 04:00:05 PM
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is urging communities to stay vigilant with the potential for severe weather to hit parts of the state over the weekend.
Lismore CBD FloodSafe Community Meeting
Thursday
02/12/21 18:00 to 02/12/21 19:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the businesses and residents of Lismore CBD. Come along and discuss local flood risk and ask for personalised flood information for each property. Look forward to seeing you there!
Lismore CBD FloodSafe Community Meeting
Thursday
02/12/21 18:00 to 02/12/21 19:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the businesses and residents of Lismore CBD. Come along and discuss local flood risk and ask for personalised flood information for each property. Look forward to seeing you there!
FloodSafe Community Meeting - North and South Lismore
Thursday
09/12/21 17:30 to 09/12/21 19:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of North and South Lismore to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events. Covid Safe practices will be in place
FloodSafe Community Meeting - North and South Lismore
Thursday
09/12/21 17:30 to 09/12/21 19:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of North and South Lismore to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events. Covid Safe practices will be in place
FloodSafe Community Meeting - North and South Lismore
Thursday
09/12/21 17:30 to 09/12/21 19:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of North and South Lismore to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events. Covid Safe practices will be in place
Community Engagemet
Saturday
11/12/21 9:00 to 11/12/21 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Yamba Annual Santa Boat Run
Wednesday
22/12/21 15:00 to 22/12/21 22:00
The NSW SES Yamba unit will be bringing Santa Claus to town to visit all the boys, girls & parents. The NSW SES Yamba Unit will be on the Clarence River & canels around Yamba with Santa Claus onboard bringing Christmas cheer, good wishes and a sweet treat for the kids to get them into the Christmas spirit. Come and see Santa and our friendly...
Yamba Annual Santa Boat Run
Wednesday
22/12/21 15:00 to 22/12/21 22:00
The NSW SES Yamba unit will be bringing Santa Claus to town to visit all the boys, girls & parents. The NSW SES Yamba Unit will be on the Clarence River & canels around Yamba with Santa Claus onboard bringing Christmas cheer, good wishes and a sweet treat for the kids to get them into the Christmas spirit. Come and see Santa and our friendly...
