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The NSW SES is the combat agency for floods, storms and tsunamis. For emergency help call 132 500

"The worst in nature, the best in us"

The NSW SES is the combat agency for floods, storms and tsunamis. The SES provides services to the community in times of need through professionally trained community-minded volunteers.

24/08/2026

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

17/07/2026

📢 Love connecting with people and making a difference in your community?

The NSW SES is looking for volunteers to join our Community Engagement Team!
This flexible and rewarding volunteer role helps communities become better prepared for emergencies before they happen.

As a Community Engagement Volunteer, you could:
✅ Attend local community events and information days to support units
✅ Help plan, deliver and review community events that SES members attend
✅ Support NSW SES units with community preparedness initiatives
✅ Share emergency preparedness information and resources
✅ Help people understand how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies
✅ Work alongside passionate volunteers who care about their community

You don't need emergency response experience – just great communication & admin skills, enthusiasm, friendly face, and a desire to help others.
Every conversation, event, and piece of advice shared could help someone be better prepared when emergencies occur and a fantastic opportunity to support our teams with Volunteer Recruitment and get more hands on deck.

💙 Join a team that's helping build safer, more resilient communities.

👉Apply Today: www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer

Please select: Murrumbidgee, Lachlan or Murray Capability Units when applying for this role.

Locations:
Murrumbidgee (Wagga)
Murray (Albury)
Lachlan (Parkes)

16/07/2026

Think NSW SES volunteers are only Chainsaw Operators, Boat Operators or Storm & Flood Rescue members? Think again!

When people think of the NSW SES, they often picture our volunteers responding on the frontline during storms, floods and emergencies. But it takes an entire team working behind the scenes to keep those operations running smoothly.

🧡 There’s more than one way to make a difference.
If you enjoy being organised, working with people, planning/ attending events, using your computer skills, or supporting a team, there could be a volunteer role that's perfect for you.

🌟 NSW SES Capability Units are recruiting now for the following roles:
✅ Planning
✅ Logistics
✅ Public Information
✅ Administration Support
✅ Community Engagement & Events
✅ Training Coordination

Whether you can give a few hours a week or fortnight, your skills can help support emergency response and strengthen your local community.
You don't need to be on the frontline to have a huge impact.
Volunteer your way and help keep your community safe.

👉 Apply now: https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer

Select: Murrumbidgee, Murray or Lachlan Capability Units

09/07/2026

🧡 Support your community behind the scenes

Got a few spare hours each week, fortnight or month and a passion for helping your community? This is your chance.
NSW SES Capability Units are recruiting NOW for behind the scenes roles that keep emergency operations and our units running smoothly.

🌟 We need people for:
- Planning & Intel
- Logistics
- Public Information
- Admin Support
- Community Events & Engagement
- Training Co-ordination

If you’re organised, calm under pressure, handy on a computer, great with people, or simply keen to learn, we may have something for you.

Why Join?
✅ Free, nationally recognised training
✅ A supportive team and lifelong friendships
✅ Real impact when your community needs it most
✅ Skills you’ll use for life
✅ Work alongside other emergency services

Step into a role that makes a real difference, behind the scenes, and at the heart of emergency response.

APPLY NOW! Use your skills to support your community when it matters most.
ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer

Select one of our Capability Units when applying:
Murrumbidgee Capability Unit- located in Wagga
Murray Capability Unit - located in Albury
Lachlan Capability Unit - located in Parkes

01/07/2026

⛈️Most of Southern Zone is currently under a fast moving storm front bringing strong winds and rainfall.
While the impact is passing quickly, remember when storms hit:
🍃 Remain indoors
🌧️ Stay away from windows
🚗 Avoid driving where possible
⛵Never drive flooded roads
📞 Call 132 500 for assistance or 000 if life threatening
📩 Download and monitor the Hazards Near Me app

30/06/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Likely:
• Thunderstorms across the broad areas in the south and far west areas during the afternoon and evening tomorrow, Wednesday 1 July 20206. Damaging winds and large hail are the main concerns. The risk of locally heavy falls is a watch point.
• A secondary risk of High-End Thunderstorms for the southwestern area. Localised destructive winds is a concern with this scenario, with giant hail being watch points.
Please ensure you tie down or remove any loose items in your yard. Remove cars away from under trees, and should you require any assistance please call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132500.

Further information can be found on the Bureau of Meteorology Website. https://www.bom.gov.au/video/severe-weather-update-multiple-bands-of-rain-cross-southern-aus

19/05/2026

We've updated our profile picture for WOW Day (Wear Orange Wednesday). This day is all about celebrating and thanking amazing volunteers for their unwavering dedication and service to the community.

Whether it’s wearing orange, posting a message of thanks, or simply sharing your support, we’d love for you to get involved.

Join us tomorrow and show support for those who selflessly
give their time and effort all year long!

Write your personal message of thanks here www.wowday.com.au/

02/05/2026

Heads up! There are some storms incoming⛈️
The Bureau of Meteorology are forecasting a cold front to cross into NSW tomorrow, causing a change in conditions after several sunny days in a row - bringing rain and the risk of storms to many locations.

We advise people to:
🔸Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
🔸Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
🔸Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
📲Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information.
☎️ 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).

24/04/2026

Today, members across the NSW SES Southern Zone pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of the Australians who gave their lives in service to our nation. In observing this moment of silence, we reflect on their bravery, and on all who have served, and continue to serve our country.

Lest We Forget.

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.

Address

Parkes, NSW

Telephone

+61132500

Website

http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/

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