NSW SES Bellingen Unit

NSW SES Bellingen Unit The NSW SES Bellingen Unit is the local combat agency for Storms, Floods & Tsunamis

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community. We are a volunteer-based organisation that provides emergency assistance to the people of NSW 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. It is the approximately 9,000 volunteers across the state that make this possible. NSW SES Volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing with th

em many different skills, interests and backgrounds. They are united by the purpose of supporting their communities in times of need. While our major responsibilities are for flood and storm emergencies, NSW SES also provides the majority of general rescue effort in the rural parts of 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 NSW. The organisations trained rescuers also support the full-time emergency services during major disasters. 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, Fire and Rescue NSW and the Ambulance Service of NSW.

Message for Tourists and Visitors to our areaIf you are visiting our area this weekend, please plan your trip carefully....
12/02/2026

Message for Tourists and Visitors to our area
If you are visiting our area this weekend, please plan your trip carefully.

⚡Regularly check the weather and Live Traffic NSW for road closures.
⛺ Avoid camping near creeks and waterways or under trees
🚗 Be prepared as you might need to adjust your plans. You don’t want to be stuck on the side of the road with a car full of kids!
🍎🍇Pack some water and snacks in case of delays and remember, if it’s flooded, forget it.

Please call NSW SES on 132 500 for storm and flood assistance or Triple 000 for life threatening situations.
Photo credit - Get Ready Queensland

12/02/2026

A quick update from the NSW State Emergency Service Northeastern Zone Headquarters for the storms that are predicted to move through the area tonight.

Today's thunderstorm forecast:🟢Non-severe thunderstorms possible on and east of the ranges, and  .🟡Severe thunderstorms ...
12/02/2026

Today's thunderstorm forecast:

🟢Non-severe thunderstorms possible on and east of the ranges, and .

🟡Severe thunderstorms are possible central and north ranges and adjacent coasts, and along Queensland border,

🔴More likely .
bom.gov.au/location/austr…

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast the possibility of thunderstorms across Northern Rivers, Coffs and Clarence gover...
11/02/2026

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast the possibility of thunderstorms across Northern Rivers, Coffs and Clarence government areas starting tomorrow and continuing over the weekend.

Thunderstorm activity is forecast to bring localised heavy rainfall to some areas leading to flash flooding and residents are asked to be prepared. Please remember exact location of storms is hard to predict this far out.

Download the Hazards Near Me app or NSW SES website to stay across warnings as they are issued or updated.

NSW SES is getting ready to respond to any storm impacts and asks the community to:
⚡ Tie down loose items outside their homes
🏠 Clear their gutters and trim any overhanging branches
🚗 Move their car undercover or away from trees and powerlines
💧 If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route. Steer clear of floodwater.
☎️📞If you require assistance in floods or storms, call 132 500. In life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).

The Bureau have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFAL (1:37pm)This...
16/01/2026

The Bureau have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFAL (1:37pm)

This may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Locations which may be affected include Grafton, Kempsey, Jackadgery, Nymboida, Bellingen, Dorrigo, Woodenbong, Copmanhurst, Coutts Crossing, Ulmarra, Glenreagh and Macksville.
Go to https://www.bom.gov.au/.../severe-thunderstorm.../IDN21033 for further info.

⚡⚡⚡There is the potential for thunderstorms over the next few days with strong winds, localised heavy rain and possible ...
15/01/2026

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There is the potential for thunderstorms over the next few days with strong winds, localised heavy rain and possible hail.

It's a good time to prepare now rather than wait for the thunder to roll in. Check out these great tips to help you prepare:

📲 Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information, especially as the weather moves through and may affect other areas.
Stay safe and prepared:
🔸 Move or park your car under cover or away from trees and powerlines if safe to do so.
🔸 Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
🔸 Check your Home Emergency Kit is ready
🔸 Unplug computers and appliances and avoid using the phone during the storm.
🔸 Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
☎️ If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).
Photo credit to Get Ready Queensland.

⛈️Thunderstorm Forecast, Tues 23 Dec🟠Severe storms possible about the NE of   today.Hazard: large hail, damaging wind gu...
23/12/2025

⛈️Thunderstorm Forecast, Tues 23 Dec

🟠Severe storms possible about the NE of today.
Hazard: large hail, damaging wind gusts, local heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding.
bom.gov.au/weather-and-cl…

School’s out for another year, and the six-week holiday period has officially begun ☀️Whether you’re travelling locally,...
21/12/2025

School’s out for another year, and the six-week holiday period has officially begun ☀️

Whether you’re travelling locally, heading overseas, or spending time at home, please remember to take steps that help keep you and your loved ones safe.

⛅️ Always check the weather forecast so you know what to expect both at home and at your destination. Make sure your home is prepared for changing conditions.
Remember - it's Storm Season, and afternoon thunderstorms are likely to make a few appearances.
Secure loose items in your yard before a storm, and park vehicles away from trees and powerlines.

📲 Monitor the Hazards Near Me app or the NSW SES website for up-to-date weather warnings and information

🚗 Heading out on the roads? plan your trip using Live Traffic NSW and drive to conditions.

🥾 If you’re travelling into remote areas, hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) so emergency services can locate you quickly if needed.

🔥 In the summer months, there is an increased risk of fire danger. Follow the NSW Rural Fire Service for current fire information and advice.

Take care over the holiday period.

Thankyou to our amazing community who step up to be SES members.In 2025, 4.9 million people in NSW stepped up to volunte...
04/12/2025

Thankyou to our amazing community who step up to be SES members.

In 2025, 4.9 million people in NSW stepped up to volunteer for a cause.

More than 11,000 of them were our members in orange, heading out into every storm and flood 🧡

Today, on International Volunteer Day, we celebrate those who selflessly give back to their communities. Whether it’s a shift at a Bunnings barbecue for the local kids’ sports club or preparing for a tropical cyclone, volunteers are an invaluable part of NSW - and the world.

To all volunteers everywhere: thank you. You inspire us every day.

⚡Rinse and Repeat - Storms Today 💧Thunderstorms are forecast across much of the state until Thursday. We could see heavy...
25/11/2025

⚡Rinse and Repeat - Storms Today 💧
Thunderstorms are forecast across much of the state until Thursday. We could see heavy localised rain, damaging winds exceeding 90 km/h, and large hail most afternoons and evenings.

NSW SES advises that people should ready their homes now:
🔸 Move your car under cover or away from trees and powerlines.
🔸 If safe to do so, secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
🔸 Unplug computers and appliances and avoid using the phone during storms.
🔸 Stay indoors away from windows and keep children and pets indoors as well.
☎️ If you need assistance in floods and storms, call us on 132 500. In life threatening conditions, call Triple Zero (000).

Severe thunderstorms are currently affecting our area with more on the way this week for various parts of NSW! ⚡️☔️Start...
24/11/2025

Severe thunderstorms are currently affecting our area with more on the way this week for various parts of NSW! ⚡️☔️

Starting this afternoon, communities in the Northern Rivers, Coffs Coast, Bellingen LGA and Clarence Valley can expect severe thunderstorms bringing heavy rainfall, destructive winds and giant hail.

From tomorrow, thunderstorms are forecast across much of the state until Thursday. Be prepared for the possibility of heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail most afternoons and evenings.

NSW SES teams have been briefed and are ready to respond to any calls for assistance.
📲 Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information this week, especially as storms move through and affect other areas.
🛑 If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find a safer route.

NSW SES advises that people should ready their homes now:
🔸 Move your car under cover or away from trees and powerlines.
🔸 Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
🔸 Unplug computers and appliances and avoid using the phone during storms.
🔸 Stay indoors away from windows and keep children and pets indoors as well.
☎️ If you need assistance in floods and storms, call us on 132 500. In life threatening conditions, call Triple Zero (000).

Today we are already seeing the development of thunderstorms which are forecast to have the potential to develop into ve...
01/11/2025

Today we are already seeing the development of thunderstorms which are forecast to have the potential to develop into very severe storms. Please take steps now to prepare your properties for strong storms, hail, and heavy down pours of rain. Please keep monitoring warnings from the BOM and Hazards Near Me app.
https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-thunderstorm-warning/IDN21033

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19 South Street
Bellingen, NSW
2454

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