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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NSW SES VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS AFTER RECORD BREAKING YEAR
26/01/2023 03:43:56 PM
Two NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers have been awarded an Emergency Service Medal (ESM) in the Australia Day Honours...
NSW SES URGES COMMUNITY TO BE PREPARED AS THUNDERSTORMS HIT EASTERN SEABOARD
18/01/2023 04:24:34 PM
The NSW SES is urging the community to stay storm safe, as sunny conditions are expected to deteriorate into showers and thunderstorms for the majority of the state this afternoon.
CURRENT EVACUATION CENTRES
06/01/2023 04:35:00 PM
Evacuation Centres for NSW Floods.
MENINDEE FLOODS EQUIVALENT TO FILLING SYDNEY HARBOUR EVERY SIX DAYS
04/01/2023 01:41:10 PM
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is continuing to assist the Menindee township in Far Western NSW as major flooding continues.
The Bureau of Meteorology has advised major flooding is occurring at Menindee, where the Darling River level is currently steady near 10.20 metres.
