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 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.
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MOVING MOMENT AS MENAI MARKS BOB'S LONG SERVICE
13/09/2022 02:53:08 PM
From spray-painting a giant "H" to flag down a helicopter when telecommunications were down, to fixing broken pumps in the outback, Robert Powell is known for his ingenuity, leadership and teamwork.
STORM TRUCK READY FOR WILD WEATHER SEASON
07/09/2022 02:18:31 PM
A new state-of-the-art Medium Storm Vehicle will be deployed on the Northern Beaches to bolster the NSW State Emergency Service’s (SES) response to the upcoming storm season.
Northern and Mid-North Coasts Communities Urged to Prepare for Wet Weekend
01/09/2022 07:10:58 PM
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a rain band to develop across the state over the coming days with significant rainfall contracting to the north half of the NSW Coast across Friday and Saturday.
SES CLARIFICATION ON CENTRAL COAST FLOOD MANAGEMENT MEETING
25/08/2022 03:16:34 PM
The NSW SES has issued a media statement in relation to the Central Coast flood management meeting.
