There are no current SES warnings
To view all current NSW flood and weather warnings visit the Bureau's website
Pets and Animals
Information on caring for your pets and animals - before, during and after a storm.
Make sure you look after your pets and include them in your emergency plans.
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 Illawarra and South Coast 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.
Your Local NSW SES Units
The State of NSW is divided into 17 Regions based on major river systems.
Check here to see the local Units operating in your area.
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.
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.
News
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Community urged to stay alert despite Storm Season ending
13/04/2021 11:41:51 AM
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott reminded the community that although the storm season is over, the community cannot get complacent.
NSW SES still focused on floods out West while East Coast communities enter recovery
09/04/2021 02:01:54 PM
While NSW SES continues to support communities impacted by flooding in western parts of the state, the operation for flood-affected communities from the Mid North Coast, Hunter and Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley has now moved into recovery.
Supplies delivered to towns cut off by floodwater as Northern NSW braces for more rain
04/04/2021 03:30:18 PM
NSW SES Volunteers have delivered food, medical and other essential supplies to towns in Western NSW that have been cut off by floodwater as parts of Northern NSW brace for more rain in the next 24 hours.
Eastern NSW moves into recovery mode while Western NSW braces for major floods
27/03/2021 03:54:30 PM
As nearly 80,000 people return to their flood-affected homes, NSW SES is urging communities to take care of their health - including their mental health.
