There are no current SES warnings
To view all current NSW flood and weather warnings visit the Bureau's website
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 Hunter 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 an urban area
Urban areas, including metropolitan, suburbs and towns, can have specific storm risks including impacts of flash flooding. It is important to remember that storm water and floodwater in urban areas can be very dangerous.
Your Local Councils
Check with your local council for information about property-specific risks, local road closures and local planning approval guidelines.
Local Radio Stations
Your local radio station can provide information and updates during emergencies that are specific to your local area
Volunteer with NSW SES
Volunteering with NSW SES is an exciting and rewarding experience. As a NSW SES volunteer you can not only make a difference in the lives of others, but also gain valuable training and skills.
Every NSW SES volunteer is part of a team of highly-trained professionals across the state who share a commitment to helping their communities. Do you have what it takes? #VolunteerExperience
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.
Tsunami Evacuation Map
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has released maps showing evacuation areas in the event of a land-threat tsunami.
Learn how tsunami could impact your location.
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.
Volunteer with NSW SES
Volunteering with NSW SES is an exciting and rewarding experience. As a NSW SES volunteer you can not only make a difference in the lives of others, but also gain valuable training and skills.
Every NSW SES volunteer is part of a team of highly-trained professionals across the state who share a commitment to helping their communities. Do you have what it takes? #VolunteerExperience
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RECORD INVESTMENT IN EMERGENCY SERVICES
24/06/2022 01:06:31 PM
$400 million will be invested over the next four years in FRNSW, the RFS and the NSW SES, bringing the NSW Government’s investment in emergency services in 2022-23 to more than $4.2 billion to make communities safer and stronger.
NSW SES MEMBERS COMMENDED IN QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST
13/06/2022 03:12:34 PM
DAMAGING WINDS TODAY ON AND EAST OF DIVIDE
01/06/2022 02:21:07 PM
Today, cold strong to gale force winds are continuing to affect parts of the east.
A Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds continues on and east of the Great Dividing Range.
WINDY CONDITIONS FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY
27/05/2022 04:36:43 PM
Windy, wintery conditions have been forecast for the majority of NSW on Monday and Tuesday. With already saturated ground, due of record-breaking rains, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) are preparing for an increase of calls for assistance from the public.
