NSW SES Central West Area

NSW SES Central West Area The Central West NSW SES (New South Wales State Emergency Service) Region is the local combat agency for floods, storms and tsunami.

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community. It is made up almost entirely of volunteers, with 228 units located throughout New South Wales. The units comprise of approximately 10,000 volunteer members, who are easily identified by their distinctive orange overalls. While our major responsibilities are for flood and storm operations

, the NSW SES also provides the majority of general rescue effort in the State. This includes road accident rescue, vertical rescue, bush search and rescue, evidence searches (both metropolitan and rural) and other forms of specialist rescue that may be required due to local threats. Volunteers in a number of isolated communities have been trained as Community First Responders by the Ambulance Service of New South Wales. The Service's trained rescuers also support the full-time emergency services during major disasters. The NSW SES also assists other emergency services when they are performing major operations. These services include the NSW Police Force, the NSW Rural Fire Service, the Fire and Rescue NSW and the Ambulance Service of NSW.

17/04/2026

📣The annual testing of the Eugowra Town Siren will be occurring on Saturday the 2nd of May at 11am.

Between 10am and 1pm the local SES unit, as well as the Eugowra Town RFS, will be at the Showgrounds. Come down and have a chat about what they do and enjoy a free community BBQ.

NSW SES Central West Area Cabonne Council

Central Inland NSW severe weatherStay indoorsWatch and ActThe NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STA...
21/03/2026

Central Inland NSW severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to intense rainfall with flash flooding likely:

- Dubbo
- Mudgee
- Parkes
- Wellington
- Gulgong
- Dunedoo

49.0 MM WAS RECORDED AT BORENORE CREEK (NORTH OF ORANGE) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 6:34 PM.

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises an upper-level trough is aligning with a surface trough over the state this evening to produce slow moving severe thunderstorms.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains districts.

This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/Zt7PAe

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Post current at 9:25pm on Saturday 21st March 2026.

Central Inland NSW severe weatherStay indoorsWatch and ActThe NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STA...
21/03/2026

Central Inland NSW severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to intense rainfall with flash flooding likely:

- Dubbo
- Mudgee
- Parkes
- Wellington
- Gulgong
- Hill End

49.0 MM WAS RECORDED AT BORENORE CREEK (NORTH OF ORANGE) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 6:34 PM.

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises an upper-level trough is aligning with a surface trough over the southern half of the state this evening to produce slow moving severe thunderstorms in a humid environment.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains districts.

This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/unhQVi

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Post current at 8:14pm on Saturday 21st March 2026.

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to intense rainfall with flash flooding like...
21/03/2026

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to intense rainfall with flash flooding likely, damaging winds, large hailstones:
- Orange
- Dubbo
- Mudgee
- Katoomba
- Cooma
- Yass

WATCH AND ACT
Next update: Sunday 22 Mar 9:15 pm

Find out more: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/dwgGX6

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to intense rainfall with flash flooding like...
21/03/2026

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to intense rainfall with flash flooding likely, damaging winds, large hailstones:
- Katoomba
- Yass
- Penrith
- Lithgow
- Jenolan Caves
- Springwood

WATCH AND ACT
Next update: Saturday 21 Mar 8:15 pm

Find out more: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/VNRgMb

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to intense rainfall with flash flooding like...
21/03/2026

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to intense rainfall with flash flooding likely, damaging winds, large hailstones:
- Crookwell
- Taralga

WATCH AND ACT
Next update: Saturday 21 Mar 7:30 pm

Find out more: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/0wwIR6

Central NSW severe weatherStay indoorsWatch and ActThe NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDO...
17/03/2026

Central NSW severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to intense rainfall with flash flooding likely:

- Gosford
- Sydney
- Wyong
- Penrith
- Parramatta
- The Entrance

93 MM WAS RECORDED AT MOSMAN IN 60 MIN TO 3:03 am
64 mm was recorded at Pearl Beach Reservoir in 60 min to 2:27 am
51 mm was recorded at Allambie in 30 min to 3:04 am
42 mm was recorded at Wahroonga in 30 min to 3:13 am

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises a southerly change has been moving up the coast and combining with a mid level trough to trigger heavy and locally intense rainfall in a moist, unstable atmosphere. The heaviest rainfall has been recorded in coastal northern Sydney.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

At 3:10 am, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near Dee Why and Collaroy.

This thunderstorm is moving towards the north. It is forecast to affect Mona Vale, Terrey Hills and Avalon Beach by 3:40 am and Palm Beach by 4:10 am.

This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/MQNKZ2

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Post current at 3:54am on Wednesday 18th March 2026.

Shoalhaven, Monaro and Central West severe weatherStay indoorsWatch and ActThe NSW SES is advising people in the followi...
07/03/2026

Shoalhaven, Monaro and Central West severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall, intense rainfall, and possible flash flooding:

- Nowra
- Parkes
- Nerriga
- Forbes
- Cowra
- Araluen

35.0 mm WAS RECORDED AT MAJORS CREEK IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 4:15 pm.
51.0 mm was recorded at Parkes Airport in the 1 hour to 4:15 pm.
61.0 mm was recorded at East Kangaloon in the 2 hours to 4:15 pm.
33.0 mm was recorded at Orange in the 1 hour to 12:35 pm.

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises that a trough of low-pressure combines with exceptionally high atmospheric moisture to produce slow moving thunderstorms with heavy to intense rainfall over parts of the southeastern New South Wales.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Central Tablelands districts.

This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/bGVjSz

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Post current at 4:46pm on Saturday 7th March 2026.

Inland Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and Southern Highlands severe weatherStay indoorsWatch and ActThe NSW SES is advis...
07/03/2026

Inland Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and Southern Highlands severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall, intense rainfall, and possible flash flooding:

- Nowra
- Goulburn
- Bowral
- Braidwood
- Crookwell
- Nerriga

53.5 mm was recorded at East Kangaloon in the 1 hour to 3:29 pm.
33.0 mm was recorded at Orange in the 1 hour to 12:35 pm.

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises a trough of low-pressure combines with exceptionally high atmospheric moisture to produce slow moving thunderstorms with heavy to intense rainfall over parts of the southeastern New South Wales.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in the Illawarra and parts of the South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory districts.

This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/cPui50

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Post current at 4:05pm on Saturday 7th March 2026.

Illawarra, Southern Highlands and Central and Southern Tablelands severe weatherStay indoorsWatch and ActThe NSW SES is ...
07/03/2026

Illawarra, Southern Highlands and Central and Southern Tablelands severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall, and possible flash flooding:

- Nowra
- Canberra
- Goulburn
- Bowral
- Katoomba
- Yass

33.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Orange Enviromon Base Station in the 1 hour to 12:35 pm.

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises that a trough of low-pressure combines with exceptionally high atmospheric moisture to produce slow moving thunderstorms with heavy to intense rainfall over parts of the southeastern New South Wales. Additional hazards of large hailstones and damaging winds about parts of the ranges.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:45 pm, VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding were detected near Berrima, Robertson and the Wombeyan Caves Road. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Bowral and High Range by 3:15 pm and Wingecarribee Reservoir by 3:45 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Silverdale. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Camden, Oran Park and Cobbity by 3:15 pm and Campbelltown, Leppington and Londonderry by 3:45 pm.

This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/KWIZuD

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Post current at 3:12pm on Saturday 7th March 2026.

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