NSW SES teams are out assisting the community in multiple areas around the state. We have received over 8800 calls for assistance from the start of this event, with 300 flood rescues overnight alone.
An east coast low is now moving south towards the Central Coast, then from Newcastle to the South Coast from later today or tomorrow.
A Flood Watch is current for Greater Sydney, Mid North Coast, Central Coast, Illawarra, South Coast and Queanbeyan with Major flooding expected in Greater Sydney, South Coast and Queanbeyan.
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting further severe weather over the coming days, stay up to date with the latest warning products here https://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Now is the time to prepare for this severe weather which is moving south. This is a dangerous weather system which could lead to major impacts and disruptions to public transport, power outages, flooding and property destruction.
Key areas of concern for the State Emergency Service are:
Lismore- Water has peaked now in Lismore with water moving downstream. The Wilson is still experiencing Major flooding.
Ballina- Multiple evacuation orders are in place for areas in Ballina. All current NSW SES warnings are available on our website https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/
SES is urging residents in Sydney, Illawarra and the South Coast to prepare now:
- Rural properties- time to lift pumps and move stock to higher ground
- Now is the time to secure and put away loose items around your balcony and backyard
- Clean your gutters and trim your branches
- Bring your pets indoors
- Park your cars away from trees
We ask NSW residents to make safe, smart decisions over the next few days.
Don’t drive, ride or walk through floodwater.
