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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 Sydney Southern 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.
We have also compiled some handy links to other resources that may help you get back on your feet.
News
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Meet Roofus, the new NSW SES Dog Rescue Mannequin
17/10/2019 01:50:21 PM
The NSW SES has added a new member to its mannequin family, a dog called Roofus.
Annual Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial Service
13/10/2019 02:58:28 PM
On Sunday 13th October the NSW SES hosted the Annual Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial Service held at Mrs Macquarie’s Road, The Domain, Sydney. A moving ceremony in memory of the members of all volunteer emergency services who have fallen in the line of duty.
New South Wales – it’s time to get ready
01/10/2019 08:44:25 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is urging people to get ready for the upcoming storm season after severe storms recently lashed much of south eastern NSW, bringing damaging winds, rain, hail, flooding and snow.
Spring Hasn't Sprung - Rain, Snow & Winds Set for New South Wales
18/09/2019 11:06:30 AM
A cold front with a transient low pressure system has resulted in snow to low levels across the Central and Southern Tablelands as well as widespread rainfall and strong winds across the Illawarra, Metropolitan and Central Coast areas.
