NSW SES Culcairn Unit

01/09/2026

Spring has arrived and so has storm season - it's time to make sure you stay ahead of the storm! 💐☔️

Storm-ready households start early. Before the next storm, take three simple steps to help protect yourself, your household and your property:

🔸 1. Prepare early
Choose one job to do this weekend, such as clearing your gutters, checking your roof or preparing your emergency kit.

🔸 2. Stay informed
Before the next warning, download Hazards Near Me NSW and know where to find trusted information.

🔸 3. Act safely
When severe weather arrives, follow official warnings and advice and make safety your priority.

Prepare early. Stay informed. Act safely.

Learn more: ses.nsw.gov.au/stormseason

26/08/2026

The second of our Culcairn Public School posters from 1995.

Did you see who the artist from our first poster was?

24/08/2026

The forecast is predicting a significant rainfall event in our area. Please be prepared and remember to call 132500 for assistance - or 000 in an emergency or life threatening situation.

Culcairn SES unit has plenty of sandbags and the sand to fill them if you believe you may at risk of flooding.

We're in for a wet start to the week with severe thunderstorms possible ⛈️
For inland NSW and the ranges, localised heavy rainfall, flash flooding, damaging winds and large hail are all possible Tuesday before shifting along the northern coast and ranges. Conditions are expected to settle late Wednesday or Thursday.

⚠️ A minor flood warning has been issued for Tumut River due to rainfall forecast from late Monday night into Tuesday.
⚠️ A minor flood warning is also current for the Murray River at Barham.

The NSW SES advises:
🏡Prepare your property now ahead of the storm. Secure loose items that can be blown away in strong winds. Clean your gutters and downpipes to avoid blockages. Fix any broken tiles or damage to your roof. Move your car away from under trees.
🚗 Steer clear of floodwater. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route. Flash flooding can be dangerous and unpredictable. Stay vigilant.
📲 Stay across warnings using the Hazards Near Me app or head to the NSW SES website.

☎️ If you require assistance, call us on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000). See less

19/08/2026

In 1995 Culcairn Public School participated in a poster design competition.

Over the next few weeks we will share some of the entries, do you think you might recognise your own design?

Starting with design number one, check back in next week when we reveal this local artist

05/08/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B2zNDf7iW/

02/03/2026

Southern 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, flash flooding:

- Wagga Wagga
- Griffith

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises tropical humidity continues on the eastern flank of a low in the far southwest of the state, resulting in a broad rainband with isolated thunderstorms. This system is moving slowly eastward and is forecast to be over the eastern Riverina by Tuesday morning, with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible over eastern parts of the Riverina, South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands overnight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 90 mm are possible.

The risk of HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL is forecast to ease throughout during Tuesday morning.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

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/4vHIk1

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 5:42pm on Monday 2nd March 2026.

02/03/2026

Southern 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, flash flooding:

- Wagga Wagga
- Yass

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises tropical humidity continues on the eastern flank of a low in the far southwest of the state near the Victorian border, resulting in a broad rainband with isolated thunderstorms. The low is forecast to move east today, with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible today, most likely between Griffith and Yass this evening with isolated thunderstorm activity. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 90 mm are possible.

The risk of HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL is forecast to ease throughout during Tuesday morning.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

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/XeaeB1

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 12:28pm on Monday 2nd March 2026.

27/02/2026

If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Your call will be logged by our operations centre who will give you a reference number. Your request will then be forward onto the nearest SES unit for action.

For more information, visit ses.nsw.gov.au/contact

15/01/2026

🌟 New Year, New You! 🌟

Looking for a way to make a real difference in 2026? Why not join the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) and become part of a team that helps communities when they need it most!

✅ Free Nationally Recognised Training provided – Learn valuable skills that last a lifetime
✅ Build lifelong friendships – Be part of a supportive team
✅ Endless opportunities to give back – Make a real impact in your community
✅ Learn essential emergency skills – Be ready when it matters
✅ Work alongside other Emergency Services – Collaborate and grow

We’re looking for volunteers aged 16+ for a variety of roles, including:
• Flood Rescue
• Storm Response
• Administration & Support Roles
• Community Engagement and more!

Ready to step up? Apply now:
👉 https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer
Or chat with your local SES Unit to find out how you can help.

20/12/2025

☀️ It's a scorcher this week and you know what that means? There's likely a thunderstorm or two not far away!

Don't get caught unprepared this storm season.

Ensure you're monitor weather warnings by setting up alerts for your area using the Hazards Near Me app.
You can also view warnings and learn more about being storm ready via the NSW SES website (ses.nsw.gov.au)

Stay safe, stay dry and stay prepared! ☂