Recent Floods and Storms
You can learn a lot from the past.
Read about the significant floods and storms that have happened in your area in recent years.
Record Floods
Here are the records of floods in your area. They may help you understand the risk in your area.
They are listed for significant river systems with key warning gauges only.
Local Road Information
Here are some handy links to Roads and Maritime Services and your local councils who manage road closures in your area.
Local Rivers
A list of significant rivers in the Central West Region of NSW and a handy link to river conditions and latest rainfall totals to help you self-assess the risk in your area.
Things to consider if you live in a rural area
As a rural property owner or manager you may have experienced many storms.
The effects of storms on rural property owners can include losses to livestock, crops, fencing, buildings, personal items, farm equipment and machinery.
Your Local Councils
Check with your local council for information about property-specific risks, local road closures and local planning approval guidelines.
Your Local NSW SES Units
NSW is divided into 17 Regions based on major river systems. Check here to see the local Units operating in your area.
Each Region Controller is responsible for the operational control of emergency flood and storm responses, including planning, training, operational support and other functions within their area of control.
Local Radio Stations
Your local radio station can provide information and updates during emergencies that are specific to your local area
Flood Storm and Tsunami Guides
Download the FloodSafe, StormSafe and TsunamiSafe guides here to help you prepare for emergencies near you.
Flood Storm and Tsunami Plans
The NSW SES undertakes flood, storm and tsunami planning to determine how to best manage natural disasters.
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.
News
Previous NextNSW SES URGES COMMUNITY TO KNOW THEIR RISKS AND PLAN AHEAD THIS EASTER LONG WEEKEND
27/03/2024 02:36:35 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging the community to remain vigilant this Easter long weekend as heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to impact Western NSW.
BRAVERY HONOURED AT NSW SES AWARDS
26/03/2024 04:22:04 PM
Two volunteers who braved dangerous flood water in pursuit of a car washed off a causeway south of Sydney last year were among those recognised at the NSW SES Metro Zone awards on Saturday.
NSW SES BRINGS FLOOD AND STORM SAFETY TO THE ROYAL EASTER SHOW
22/03/2024 03:56:38 PM
Children of all ages will be invited to explore emergency vehicles, meet volunteer rescuers, and even re-create a flood in a miniature town, as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) returns to the Sydney Royal Easter Show for the first time in nearly a decade.
INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS RECOGNISED WITH NSW SES AWARDS ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
08/03/2024 02:45:27 PM
Inspiring women in the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) have been recognised at an awards ceremony for their contribution and accomplishments in emergency management and response this International Women’s Day.