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.
News
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08/03/2024 02:45:27 PM
Inspiring women in the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) have been recognised at an awards ceremony for their contribution and accomplishments in emergency management and response this International Women’s Day.
NSW SES LAUNCHES REGIONAL VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
06/03/2024 05:04:42 PM
Increasing volunteer numbers in regional locations is the focus of a new campaign being launched by the NSW State Emergency Service (SES).
STRONG WINDS DAMAGE BUILDINGS IN WESTERN NSW, UPPER HUNTER
01/03/2024 02:13:22 PM
Winds of more than 90 kilometres an hour have torn roofs off properties, led to structural collapse and brought down trees in parts of NSW.
TAKE CARE WHEN TRAVELLING TO MAJOR EVENTS THIS EVENING
23/02/2024 01:20:46 PM
Severe thunderstorms are possible this Friday afternoon and evening, prompting the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) to remind people of the risks of high winds, damaging hail and heavy rain.
Berrigan - Free RediPlan Workshop
Wednesday
20/03/24 14:00 to 20/03/24 16:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Conargo - Free RediPlan Workshop
Monday
25/03/24 18:00 to 25/03/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...