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
News
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NSW SES VOLUNTEER WINS TOP ROTARY AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
12/08/2023 11:06:00 PM
NSW SES congratulates Yasmin Jimmieson, winner of the 2023 State Emergency Service Officer of the Year award at this year’s Rotary Emergency Service Community Awards (RESCA).
NSW SES DIVES INTO FLOOD RESCUE TRAINING
07/08/2023 10:22:03 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has hosted a Land Based Flood Rescue course, putting participants from the Service and external agencies through their paces in an environment simulating a real-life flood rescue scenario.
LACHLAN VALLEY NSW SES VOLUNTEERS RECOGNISED IN COWRA AND FORBES
27/07/2023 12:59:52 PM
Volunteers from the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) in the Lachlan Valley were awarded for their service last week in Cowra and Forbes.
The two ceremonies, led by NSW SES Commissioner Carlene York APM, recognised long service by volunteers in the Cowra, Forbes, Parkes, Grenfell and Gooloogong Units.
AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING EXERCISE TOOK PLACE THIS WEEKEND
16/07/2023 01:35:00 PM
Australia’s largest search and rescue training exercise, Navshield, took place in the Goulburn River National Park in the Hunter region of New South Wales this weekend.
