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 MEMBERS SHINE AT UK RESCUE CHALLENGE
10/10/2024 02:08:29 PM
A multi-agency team representing the state has returned victorious from the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) Challenge, excelling in swift water training, on-water boat training, vehicle extrication, and trauma training.
HIGHWAY HEROES: GUNDAGAI SES MEMBERS CELEBRATED
09/10/2024 12:08:26 PM
A dedication to saving lives on regional highways and responding to natural disasters over five decades has earned two NSW State Emergency Service (SES) members long service awards.
NSW SES MONITORING RAINFALL FORECAST, PREPARING INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS
24/09/2024 02:21:22 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is monitoring the weather and is prepared to respond as moderate rainfall is forecast to impact much of the east coast this week, intensifying as it reaches the north of the state on Friday.
NSW SES BROKEN HILL UNIT CHALKS UP 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO REGIONAL COMMUNITY
24/09/2024 09:31:51 AM
From major flooding and storm response to countless emergency calls and bushfire support, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Broken Hill Unit is celebrating 40 years of saving lives and creating safer communities.
