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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Damaging wind for Sydney, Illawarra and the South Coast
26/07/2020 09:26:52 AM
The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting winds strong enough to bring down trees and powerlines along the South Coast, Illawarra, Sydney and possibly Central Coast tomorrow.
Cracked ceilings, damaged roofs as storm batters NSW
14/07/2020 07:46:30 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has received more than 150 jobs across the state as wild weather batters the coast, cracking ceilings and bringing large trees down across roads and roofs.
Bad weather ahead! Prepare your home now!
10/07/2020 08:50:37 AM
Over the next few days, the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a broad trough and low-pressure system to roll across southeast Australia. This will bring some showers and thunderstorms, mostly to inland NSW during Friday and Saturday, and extending to northeast NSW on Sunday.
New $1M NSW SES ‘Cell on Wheels’ Trucks
06/06/2020 09:22:18 AM
Four new NSW State Emergency Service ‘Cell on Wheels’ trucks, designed to help keep emergency radio communications up and running in a crisis, will be built by the end of September at a cost of $1M.
