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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NSW SES BROKEN HILL UNIT CHALKS UP 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO REGIONAL COMMUNITY
24/09/2024 09:31:51 AM
From major flooding and storm response to countless emergency calls and bushfire support, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Broken Hill Unit is celebrating 40 years of saving lives and creating safer communities.
NSW SES WAGGA WAGGA UNIT RECEIVES NEW RESCUE BOAT
10/09/2024 10:50:38 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Wagga Wagga Unit has received a significant boost, with a new inflatable rescue boat officially handed over on Saturday September 7 2024.
NSW RESIDENTS URGED TO PREPARE FOR UPCOMING STORM SEASON
07/09/2024 05:00:05 AM
As the clean-up continues after wild winds swept across NSW, the State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is encouraging residents to prepare for the increased risk of storms as the 2024-25 storm season officially begins.
CALLS TO NSW SES INCREASE AS DAMAGING WINDS CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE STATE
02/09/2024 03:36:29 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to more than 750 incidents since midnight, as damaging winds sweep across the state on Monday, 2 September.
