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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.
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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...
Extreme Heatwave Conditions
16/01/2019 01:52:27 PM
NSW Health advises that the high temperatures forecast for this week are expected to contribute to high ozone air pollution across Sydney in the coming days.
Fair Trading warns consumers about storm damage scams
22/12/2018 09:44:35 PM
Commissioner for Fair Trading Rose Webb has today issued a warning that storms which cause significant damage are often followed by scammers who try to take advantage of vulnerable consumers.
Disaster Declarations Announced by NSW Government
22/12/2018 02:14:49 PM
Disaster assistance has been made available for the Hornsby, Liverpool, Central Coast, Waverley, Woollahra, Tamworth, Lithgow and Dubbo Regional Local Government Areas which were affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred from 20 December onwards.
