Hunter NSW SES, 72 Turton Street, East Maitland (2026)

15/06/2026

Don’t wait for the next flood – get prepared now.

On Sunday 21 June, we’re hosting a free community information session at Maitland Town Hall to help people in Central Maitland and Lorn be flood ready 🌧️

This is your chance to meet with emergency services, learn simple steps to protect your home, and understand what to expect during an evacuation and recovery.

Registration is essential so secure your spot today (lunch provided) ➡️ mait.city/FloodEvacuationPreparedness

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30/05/2026

Paterson and surrounds flooding
Monitor conditions
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the flooding on the Paterson River:

- Paterson and surrounds

You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises rainfall has eased and no further significant rainfall is expected over the next few days. Flooding is no longer expected along the Paterson River.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by floodwaters:

- Low lying areas adjacent to the river
- Low lying roads, bridges and causeways

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/EiE3jC

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 12:09pm on Saturday 30th May 2026.

30/05/2026

Clarence Town and Seaham flooding
Monitor conditions
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the flooding on the Williams River:

- Clarence Town
- Seaham

You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises rainfall has eased and no further significant rainfall is expected over the next few days. Flooding is no longer expected along the Williams River.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by floodwaters:

- Low lying areas adjacent to the river
- Low lying roads, bridges and causeways

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/a6ij1-

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 12:08pm on Saturday 30th May 2026.

30/05/2026

Dungog and surrounds flooding
Monitor conditions
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the flooding on the Williams River:

- Dungog and surrounds

You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises rainfall has eased and no further significant rainfall is expected over the next few days. Flooding is no longer expected along the Williams River.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by floodwaters:

- Low lying areas adjacent to the river
- Low lying roads, bridges and causeways

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

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 12:07pm on Saturday 30th May 2026.

29/05/2026

Bulahdelah and surrounds flooding
Stay informed
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted inundation and road closures due to minor flooding on the Myall River:

- Upper Markwell
- Markwell
- Bulahdelah
- Nerong
- Crawford River

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises minor flooding is easing along the Myall River at Bulahdelah.

The Myall River at Bulahdelah is currently at 3.18 m AHD and falling, with minor flooding. The Myall River at Bulahdelah is expected to fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m AHD) late Friday night.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- Low lying areas adjacent to the river
- Low lying roads and causeways
- Jackson Street
- Stroud Street
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View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/hQyvjk

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 9:38pm on Friday 29th May 2026.

29/05/2026

Yarramalong & Dooralong flooding
Stay informed
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising water and possible flash flooding on the Wyong River & Jilliby Creek:

- Yarramalong
- Dooralong

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

Observations are showing impacts from recent rain in the area causing rises in the creek and water across some local roads.

NSW SES urges residents to continue to monitor the situation and be aware of potential for low lying roads or causeways that may see some water pooling in the area.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/33DfIR

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 1:17pm on Friday 29th May 2026.

28/05/2026

Parts of Dungog flooding
Monitor conditions
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the flooding on the Myall Creek:

- Hooke Street
- Lord Street
- Dowling Street
- Parts of Chapman Street
- Parts of Abeland Street
- Parts of Myles Street
- Areas of Bennett Park

You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

Conditions have eased with flood waters in the area reduced from the immediate impacts observed overnight.

We ask the community to continue to be observerent in and around

Hooke Street
Lord Street
Dowling Street
Parts of Chapman Street
Parts of Abeland Street
Parts of Myles Street
Areas of Bennett Park

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/0ewcG-

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 9:54am on Friday 29th May 2026.

28/05/2026

Parts of Dungog flooding
Do not enter floodwater
Watch and Act

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) NOT TO ENTER FLOODWATER due to current dangerous flooding:

- Hooke Street
- Lord Street
- Dowling Street
- Parts of Chapman Street
- Parts of Abeland Street
- Parts of Myles Street
- Areas of Bennett Park

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing. Avoid floodwater for your safety.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises A broad low pressure trough will deepen to a low pressure system over southern Queensland or northern inland New South Wales.

The low will traverse the northeast quarter of the state, before entering the coastal waters of the Hunter and the Mid North Coast.

This system will generate widespread moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from Thursday afternoon into Friday, across the Hunter and parts of the Mid North Coast.

Minor flooding may develop along Paterson WIlliams and parts of the Hunter River from overnight Thursday into Friday. Uncertainty remains in the location and timing of the heaviest falls.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- residential and commercial properties on:
- Hooke Street
- Lord Street
- Dowling Street
- Parts of Chapman Street
- Parts of Abeland Street
- Areas of Bennett Park

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

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 9:07pm on Thursday 28th May 2026.

27/05/2026

Bulga and Wollombi flooding
Stay informed
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted minor flooding on the Wollombi Brook :

- Bulga and Wollombi

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises a broad trough over northern and eastern NSW is expected to generate widespread moderate rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days. A low within the trough is expected to result in heavy rainfall for parts of the Hunter and southern parts of the Mid North Coast from late Thursday.

Minor flooding may develop along parts of the Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River from Thursday into Friday. Uncertainty remains in the location and timing of the heaviest falls, and the Flood Watch area will be reviewed over the coming days.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- Low lying areas of Bulga and Wollombi
- Low lying roads and causeways

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/bf6XtR

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 4:25pm on Wednesday 27th May 2026.

26/05/2026

Paterson and surrounds flooding
Stay informed
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted minor flooding on the Paterson River:

- Paterson and surrounds

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises a broad trough over northern and eastern NSW is expected to generate widespread moderate rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days. A low within the trough is expected to result in heavy rainfall for parts of the Hunter and southern parts of the Mid North Coast from late Thursday.

Minor flooding may develop from overnight Thursday into Friday along the Paterson and Williams Rivers. Uncertainty remains in the location of the heaviest falls, and the Flood Watch area will be revised over the coming days.

Catchments in the flood watch area are moderately wet.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- Low lying areas adjacent to the river
- Low lying roads, bridges and causeways

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/Mr57l9

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 3:55pm on Tuesday 26th May 2026.

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