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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Teen Drivers Schooled in Flash Flood Safety
25/03/2019 05:08:59 PM
Learner drivers in one of the top flash flood rescue areas in the state have learnt about what might happen to them if they drive through floodwater from the NSW State Emergency Service.
NSW SES Volunteers Scale Cliffs for Clean Up Australia Day
04/03/2019 02:55:52 PM
NSW SES Volunteers from the Blue Mountains, Marrickville and Collector Units picked up tonnes of rubbish for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, including a washing machine, shopping trolleys, some street signs and two beer kegs (yes, they were empty).
Nominations Open For Community Voted Emergency Services Awards
18/02/2019 11:44:48 AM
Last week representatives from NSW SES attended the launch of the 2019 Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCA) along with members from other emergency services from across the State.
NSW Heatwave
18/01/2019 09:04:06 AM
NSW is currently in a heatwave with many districts experiencing Severe conditions, and some areas seeing Extreme conditions. The passage of a weak trough today (Friday) is expected to bring some relief to southeastern parts though low-intensity heatwave conditions will persist across much of the state with severe conditions in the north...
