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Flood, storm and tsunami (natural hazards) can happen at any time in NSW. It is important to be aware of the risks in your area to help you to plan, prepare, respond and recover effectively. Understanding past and potential future hazards in your area helps you to make informed decisions that can reduce the impact on individuals, families, businesses and communities.

The local information page provides valuable resources for your Local Government Area (LGA). You can explore flood information for your local river catchment through Local Flood Insights, access local flood plans and guides, and connect with local councils and NSW SES units.

You can also stay updated with the latest news and events in your area and find useful links to help you and your community prepare for emergencies.

Useful links

Local Flood Insights

The Local Flood Insights tool offers an overview of flood-prone areas, historic flood events, and modelled flood risks through detailed maps, data and community stories. This website-based platform combines flood inundation mapping, photos and personal accounts from local residents about the impacts of past floods and ways to prepare for future floods.

This information is useful to community members, travellers, or anyone wanting to learn more about local flooding. Explore NSW SES Local Flood Insights to make informed decisions about flood safety and preparedness.

Select a river catchment below to view the Local Flood Insight for each corresponding catchment area. To see all catchment areas, visit the Local Flood Insights page.

Map view of the Macleary river
Macleay River
Map view of the Hastings river
Hastings and Camden Haven Rivers

Local plans and guides

Kempsey Shire local flood emergency sub plan
Kempsey flood guide

Local SES units

Gladstone Unit

2A Kinchela Street , Gladstone, NSW 2440
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Kempsey Unit

179 River Street , West Kempsey, NSW 2440
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South West Rocks Unit

379 Gordon Young Drive , South West Rocks, NSW 2431

Latest News

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NSW SES supports transition to recovery across flood impacted areas
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is continuing to support the NSW Reconstruction Authority in the transition to recovery for Hunter and Mid North Coast communities affected by recent severe weather. 
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Resupply continues for flood affected residents
The NSW SES is continuing to respond to the Major Flood emergency across NSW. There are 160 active warnings, 39 of which are at Emergency Warning and 76 are at Watch and Act.  More than 50,000 people currently remain isolated due to floodwaters. 
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Heavy and intense rainfall to continue through Thursday
Prolonged heavy rainfall is set to continue throughout Thursday, as Mid North Coast communities remain on high alert for moderate and major flooding and NSW State Emergency Service (SES) members continue to respond to rescues.