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 North West 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 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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NSW State Emergency Service values bush search and rescue skills
21/06/2019 01:06:43 PM
In an age of technology and sophisticated tracking devices, navigation (map and compass) remains an import skill for bush search and rescue. This weekend, more than 150 teams representing NSW, ACT and Victorian emergency services will compete in NavShield – one of Australia’s most challenging bush navigation events.
Partnership with NSW SES Volunteers Association for better mental health
17/06/2019 02:56:30 PM
NSW SES Volunteers Association partnership delivers program for better mental support and management strategies.
Not your typical SES poster boy - Bob Drewer from Cooranbong
16/06/2019 12:18:31 PM
Bob Drewer is living proof you don't have to be young, strong and able to climb onto rooftops during wicked storms to be valued.
NSW Volunteers - Gerard De Vries & Robert Corbett receive Order of Australia
09/06/2019 10:00:41 PM
NSW SES Wauchope Unit volunteer Gerard De Vries was awarded with the prestigious Order of Australia as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours over the long weekend.
Robert Corbett from NSW SES Hornsby Unit has also received an OAM for service to the community. He joined in 1974 and has been Local Controller since 2003....
