Major Flood Bulletin Explained

Major Flood Warning  
  • You may see Major Road closures visit live traffic
  • Likely loss of utilities (power, water, sewer) in some areas
  • Large areas of rural land, low lying homes and businesses flooded
Major Flooding Flooding which causes inundation of extensive rural areas, with properties, villages and towns isolated and/or appreciable urban areas flooded. 

Critical Information to remember

  • Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater.
  • Stack possessions, records, stock or equipment on benches and tables, placing electrical items on top.
  • Secure objects that are likely to float and cause damage.
  • Relocate waste containers, chemicals and poisons well above floor level.
  • Activate your Home or Business FloodSafe Plan.
  • Keep listening to your local radio station for information, updates and advice.
  • Keep in contact with your neighbours.
  • Be prepared to evacuate if advised by emergency services.
  • Act early as roads may become congested or close.

Who to call?

132 500 For emergency help in flood, storm and tsunami

000 For life threatining emergencies call

Click here for further information on when to call NSW SES

Put your Emergency Kit together

Locate your Emergency Kit and add any medications, important papers, special items for babies and the elderly, clothing, food and water.

Your emergency kit should contain all the essential items you will need if you need to evacuate or become isolated. These items may include medications, important documents and family photos.

Click here to learn more about preparing an Emergency Kit with essential items

Never enter floodwater

The major cause of death during floods is by people entering floodwater. This includes driving, riding and walking through floodwater and children playing in floodwater.

The NSW SES advises people to NEVER enter floodwater.

Floodwater may be deeper and faster flowing than it appears and often contains hidden snags and debris.

Know your warnings

Know the height at which your home, business and/or property could be affected by floodwater. Find out how deep the water could get in and around your property Listen to local radio stations, television broadcasts and social media updates to keep up to date with the current situations.

How do I prepare when flooding is about to happen?

  • Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater
  • Listen to your local radio station for information, updates and advice
  • Locate and check you Emergency Kit
  • Move pets and agisted animals to high ground
  • Stack possessions, records, stock or equipment on benches and tables, placing electrical items on top
  • Secure objects that are likely to float and cause damage
  • Relocate waste containers, chemicals and poisons well above floor level
  • Activate your Home or Business FloodSafe Plan
  • Keep in contact with your neighbours and make sure they are aware of the Flood Warning
  • Be prepared to evacuate if advised by emergency services
  • Act early as roads may become congested or close
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AUSLAN - what you can do when a Flood Warning is issued