Northern Rivers Get Ready Together
Your local SES would like to partner with you to help you to develop your own Emergency Plan so you are better prepared for the next event.
Using sandbags to protect your home
Sandbags will not stop the water completely but can reduce the amount of water entering your home. During low level flooding, sandbags placed in the right locations around your home can reduce the impact of flooding.
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 Richmond Tweed 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 an urban area
Urban areas, including metropolitan, suburbs and towns, can have specific storm risks including impacts of flash flooding. It is important to remember that storm water and floodwater in urban areas can be very dangerous.
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.
Tsunami Evacuation Map
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has released maps showing evacuation areas in the event of a land-threat tsunami.
Learn how tsunami could impact your location.
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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MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG NORTH COAST AND NORTHERN RIVERS
29/09/2024 03:24:11 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging flood affected communities along the North Coast and Northern Rivers to remain vigilant as multiple rivers are expected to reach their minor flood peaks in coming days.
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ON WILSON’S RIVER- LISMORE RESIDENTS URGED TO PREPARE
28/09/2024 11:00:00 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is advising residents at Lismore and surrounding areas to prepare to evacuate as moderate riverine flooding is possible on Sunday 29 September.
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED FOR PARTS OF NORTH COAST AND NORTHERN RIVERS
28/09/2024 02:57:02 PM
Heavy rain and damaging winds continue to impact parts of the Northern Rivers and North Coast throughout Saturday, with the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responding to more than 200 calls for help.
NSW SES MONITORING RAINFALL FORECAST, PREPARING INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS
24/09/2024 02:21:22 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is monitoring the weather and is prepared to respond as moderate rainfall is forecast to impact much of the east coast this week, intensifying as it reaches the north of the state on Friday.
Lismore Show
Thursday
17/10/24 9:00 to 19/10/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Lismore Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Ballina Women's EPIC Workshop
Saturday
19/10/24 9:30 to 19/10/24 16:00
Are you a woman living in the Ballina LGA? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
