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Prolonged heavy rainfall is set to continue throughout Thursday, as Mid North Coast communities remain on high alert for moderate and major flooding and NSW State Emergency Service (SES) members continue to respond to rescues. 

NSW SES is continuing to respond to flooding in northern parts of the state, with further evacuations on the Mid North Coast and hundreds of flood rescues taking place

The Manning River is flooding at a level never seen before at Taree, surpassing the 1929 record of six metres early this morning and is still rising. 

Significant flooding is occurring in the Mid North Coast region, and the NSW State Emergency Service is urging the community to monitor conditions, know their risk and leave early if required.   

The NSW SES has received more than 1,405 calls for assistance in the 24 hours to 5am Tuesday with heavy rainfall and damaging winds impacting the Hunter, Mid North Coast, Northwest Slopes and Plains, and Northern Tablelands. 

People along the NSW North Coast are being warned of flash flooding and rapid river rises as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responds to a multi-day severe weather event. 

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is preparing for the impacts of heavy rainfall, strong winds and hazardous surf on the northern NSW coast from today (Sunday). 

Residents in parts of the Hunter and Mid North Coast are being warned to prepare for the onset of bad weather. 

After dedicating more than 60 years to serving the community, Jim Pullin has been honoured for his extraordinary contributions at the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Metro Awards.

For four decades, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Hawkesbury Unit’s rescue team has served as a vital lifeline to the local community.