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Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley area

Are you prepared for a future flood?

Flooded landscape in the Hawkesbury-Nepean area of NSW, with fields and trees partially submerged under murky floodwater.
User checking the interactive Hawkesbury-Nepean River flood risk map.

If you live or work in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley you are at risk of flood

Your home, your family and your animals may be vulnerable when it floods. Use the interactive map to see how your suburb can be affected by floods of different sizes from the Hawkesbury-Nepean River. 

Check your flood risk by suburb

The risk of flood is real in your area

It's important to always be prepared for floods in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley - floods can happen anytime.

If you live or work in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley you are at risk of flood and your home, family and animals may be vulnerable.

Now's the time to get prepared.

Watch how real a Future Flood could be

Future Flood - Punjabi

Future Flood - Chinese Simplified Mandarin

Future Flood - Chinese Traditional Cantonese

Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley flood fact sheets

Useful fact sheets help you understand your flood risk and prepare for flood in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.

Woman and children preparing an emergency kit using a checklist as a guide.
Take simple actions to plan and prepare for a flood
Cars driving through a flooded road.
What are the warnings signs for flood in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley
Woman loading a suitcase into a car boot as part of an emergency plan preparation.
How to prepare a kit for evacuations
Flood evacuation routes map in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley area.
Flood evacuation routes in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley
Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley flood infographic from 1794 to 2020.
Frequency of flooding in Hawkesbury-Nepean
Record of moderate and major floods in Windsor from 1794 to present day
Record of moderate and major floods in Windsor from 1794 to present day

Resources in your language

Know how to receive weather warnings and when to act

Find out what causes significant floods, learn about official warnings and advice.

Are you prepared for a future flood?

Know when and how to leave, get familiar with local routes and follow the signs.

Prepare a Get Ready to Go Kit

Step-by-step guide to help you prepare a Get Ready to Go kit.

Learn more about your flood risk, based on your suburb

The Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley floodplain is divided into 5 key areas. You can find handy information about your local area in the resources section.

Understand more about floods in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley

Understand why floods are so dangerous in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.

During a flood

Every flood is different and future floods may be more severe than those in the past. Learn more about what to do during a flood.

Frequently asked questions

Questions and answers about maps and information, floods in the valley, get ready and for professionals.

Animal safety

Preparing your animals for an emergency.

Resources in your language

Resources for the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley in your language.

Additional resources

Community members look out to river
Hawkesbury-Nepean floodplain guides
Two NSW SES members at a Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Resilient Communities event.
Resources and links