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 Murray Region of NSW and a 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 a rural area
As a rural property owner or manager you may have experienced many storms.
The effects of storms on rural property owners can include losses to livestock, crops, fencing, buildings, personal items, farm equipment and machinery.
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
NSW is divided into 17 Regions based on major river systems. Check here to see the local Units operating in your area.
Each Region Controller is responsible for the operational control of emergency flood and storm responses, including planning, training, operational support and other functions within their area of control.
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.
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.
We have also compiled some handy links to other resources that may help you get back on your feet.
News
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Thank A First Responder Day
02/06/2020 10:08:33 AM
From floods, storms and tsunamis to car accidents, missing people, advanced first aid and animal rescues, our NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers are there when you need them the most.
Busy storm season for NSW SES
12/05/2020 06:08:51 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service has wrapped up a busy storm season, having received more than 37 600 jobs between 1 October 2019 and 31 March 2020.
NSW SES gears up for flash flooding across drought-affected areas
04/03/2020 04:38:42 PM
People in Wagga Wagga, Albury, Deniliquin, Tibooburra, Cobar and Bourke are being asked to prepare for flash flooding with the NSW State Emergency Service gearing up for a busy couple of days.
Cyclone Uesi tracking off the East Coast
12/02/2020 02:05:13 PM
The latest update from the Bureau of Meteorology has Tropical Cyclone Uesi moving south towards Lord Howe Island at 19 kilometres per hour.
