In pictures: The largest flood emergency response in NSW history, rivers swell across the state
2 years, 4 months ago

In pictures: The largest flood emergency response in NSW history, rivers swell across the state

ABC  

Emergency Services in New South Wales are facing the largest flood operation in the state's history, with thousands of people displaced and hundreds rescued from inundated homes and communities. This is how the crisis has unfolded so far, in pictures The small town of Eugowra was all but swept away earlier in the week as flash flooding caused what locals described as an inland '"tsunami". The flood's peak is yet to arrive, but the Forbes CBD is already inundated by water. Dozens of people have been rescued from flooded homes and businesses in Forbes when the water rose higher and faster than anticipated.

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Floods hit eastern Australia, 200,000 properties blacked out
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Floods hit eastern Australia, 200,000 properties blacked out

Raw Story  

Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast on Monday, as workers battled to restore power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses. - Mass power cuts - Utility companies said more than 210,000 homes and businesses were still blacked out in Queensland, and another 10,000 in New South Wales. In New South Wales, …

Floods wreak havoc in Australia as 200,000 properties face power outages
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Floods wreak havoc in Australia as 200,000 properties face power outages

Firstpost  

Floodwaters swamped some streets in the city of 2.5 million, stranding half-submerged cars in the worst-affected areas, images published in Australian media showed A traffic sign stands submerged in floodwater at the edge of the Wilsons River near Lismore's CBD on March 9, 2025. And, quite importantly, it is still dragging a lot of moisture.” Mass power cuts Utility companies …

SES conducts flood rescues as Sydney battered by fast-moving thunderstorm
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SES conducts flood rescues as Sydney battered by fast-moving thunderstorm

ABC  

Emergency services have rescued several people trapped in floodwaters across Sydney as a wild thunderstorm hits the city and large parts of NSW. SES teams responded to more than 20 flood rescues across Sydney Metro early Monday afternoon, mostly drivers caught in the flood waters. Icy morning in southern NSW Earlier on Monday, the storm front forced the closure of …

More rain forecast, weather warnings in place for flood-ravaged Queensland
1 month, 2 weeks ago

More rain forecast, weather warnings in place for flood-ravaged Queensland

ABC  

More rain is expected to fall in parts of North Queensland already impacted by flooding, but conditions are forecast to ease by the middle of the week. "We're still expecting a fair bit of rain and it's probably covering a broader area than it has been doing throughout week," forecaster Rickus Lombard said. He said "a fair amount of rain" …

Queensland suffers ‘incredible’ devastation as officials believe worst has passed
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Queensland suffers ‘incredible’ devastation as officials believe worst has passed

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s a disaster that’s going to test the resolve of people,” Queensland premier David Crisafulli told the ABC on …

One dead and major bridge collapses after Australia’s flood worsens
1 month, 3 weeks ago

One dead and major bridge collapses after Australia’s flood worsens

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One person died, thousands were evacuated and a major bridge collapsed as torrential rains inundated …

One dead, thousands urged to evacuate as Australia's northeast battles floods
1 month, 3 weeks ago

One dead, thousands urged to evacuate as Australia's northeast battles floods

The Hindu  

One person died on Sunday in Australia's north Queensland State in heavy flooding, authorities said, urging thousands of people to move to higher ground due to torrential rains. Queensland authorities said major flooding was underway in coastal Hinchinbrook Shire, a locality of around 11,000 people located about 500 km north of State capital Brisbane. The flooding was triggered by heavy …

Queensland flooding: Australia braces for more destruction as deadly floods devastate northeast
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Queensland flooding: Australia braces for more destruction as deadly floods devastate northeast

CNN  

CNN — Deadly floodwaters triggered by record rainfall in Australia’s northeast rose for a third day Monday as authorities warned flood-stricken communities to brace themselves for further destruction. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology extended a severe weather warning on Monday for large parts of the coast, saying “severe thunderstorms with heavy to intense rainfall are possible today.” Some areas have …

Map reveals where Storm Herminia floods could hit ahead of more rain and wind warnings, 84,000 homes battling power cuts and commuters facing rail chaos
2 months ago

Map reveals where Storm Herminia floods could hit ahead of more rain and wind warnings, 84,000 homes battling power cuts and commuters facing rail chaos

Daily Mail  

Hundreds of areas of Britain are on flood watch today as Storm Hermania swept in with up to 70mph gusts and three inches of rain expected to hit. A person using an umbrella in the rain while walking in Shoreditch, East London, today Large waves hit the harbour wall as Storm Herminia arrives at Newhaven in East Sussex today A …

Hundreds of homeowners in England and Wales battle floodwaters after weekend storm
4 months ago

Hundreds of homeowners in England and Wales battle floodwaters after weekend storm

LA Times  

Rob, surname not given, walks through floodwater in Cwmtillery, Wales, on Monday as an apparent mudslide has forced people from their homes as Storm Bert continues to cause disruption in Cwmtillery, Wales. Hundreds of homeowners in England and Wales were battling floodwaters Monday morning after the second major storm of the winter brought widespread disruption to the U.K. Several rail …

Flood victims in NSW Central West to receive $40m housing package two years after disaster
5 months ago

Flood victims in NSW Central West to receive $40m housing package two years after disaster

ABC  

Almost two years after Eugowra in the New South Wales Central West was engulfed by an inland "tsunami", governments have announced a $40-million housing program for the region's flood survivors. The state and federal government-funded Resilient Homes Program is available to home owners in the Cabonne, Forbes, Parkes and Lachlan local government areas hit by the disastrous November 2022 floods. …

Residents cut off as flood warnings issued, conditions ease in Sydney and Illawarra
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Residents cut off as flood warnings issued, conditions ease in Sydney and Illawarra

ABC  

In short: There have been more than 49 flood rescues overnight as Sydney and the Illawarra were hit with torrential rain. The Bureau of Metrology expects calmer conditions across Sydney and the Illawarra over the next 24 hours but previous heavy rain has led to a major flood warning being issued for North Richmond. SES Deputy Zone Commander for South …

Major flood warning issued in south-west Queensland as heavy rainfall continues
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Major flood warning issued in south-west Queensland as heavy rainfall continues

ABC  

A south-west Queensland town has shut its flood levee ahead of major flooding, as the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts heavy falls for the south-east into the weekend. "The levee has a capacity of approximately 7.9m which will protect the town, and we're not expecting the flood waters to exceed that," he said. "A person that was in a hurry to …

Eugowra floods recovery success thanks to savvy planning and community spirit
1 year, 1 month ago

Eugowra floods recovery success thanks to savvy planning and community spirit

ABC  

The simple sound of rain on a tin roof is a reassuring one for many of us. "The other night when the rain was pounding down, I just couldn't sleep," said local farmer and photographer Kim Storey when I called to check on how the recovery effort was progressing. Proactive recovery plans The man who headed Eugowra's local flood recovery …

Auditor-general's flood report finds NSW had 'no plan' to house 2022 Lismore survivors
1 year, 1 month ago

Auditor-general's flood report finds NSW had 'no plan' to house 2022 Lismore survivors

ABC  

In short: A NSW auditor-general's report finds "no plan" was in place to house 2022 flood survivors. Almost 550 dwellings were established on 11 temporary housing sites across the Northern Rivers in the year following the disaster, but the report found that "did not meet the forecast demand". In November last year, 724 households remained on the waiting list for …

Hundreds evacuated as devastating floods rip through Australian holiday hotspot
1 year, 2 months ago

Hundreds evacuated as devastating floods rip through Australian holiday hotspot

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sam Vecchio, a local business owner in Seymour, told …

Hundreds evacuate homes, 38 rescued from floods in southeast Australia after heavy storms
1 year, 2 months ago

Hundreds evacuate homes, 38 rescued from floods in southeast Australia after heavy storms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of people were ordered …

Flood fears persist in the NSW Northern Rivers with more rain predicted
1 year, 2 months ago

Flood fears persist in the NSW Northern Rivers with more rain predicted

ABC  

Parts of northern New South Wales have received hundreds of millimetres of rain over the past two days, causing flash flooding and rivers to spill their banks. Key points: Flood warnings follow 28 flood rescues by the NSW State Emergency Service across the Northern Rivers Region Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry says locals are still traumatised by the last flood …

Far North Queensland residents still cleaning, counting the cost two weeks after devastating flood
1 year, 2 months ago

Far North Queensland residents still cleaning, counting the cost two weeks after devastating flood

ABC  

When Suzan Mills's insurance company told her earlier this year her annual premium was going up by $7,000, she switched providers. Now, at almost 70 years old, she's desperately worried her damaged home on Cairns's outskirts won't be covered after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper dumped an extraordinary 2 metres of rain on the Far North Queensland coast. Attention moves elsewhere Two …

Far North Queensland flood evacuees forced to abandon homes face months-long clean up
1 year, 3 months ago

Far North Queensland flood evacuees forced to abandon homes face months-long clean up

ABC  

It's easy for Dan Bateman to list what he left behind as floodwater swamped his home in Far North Queensland. Massive recovery effort Mr Bateman said the group were eventually taken to a makeshift "boat ramp", which was usually a highway bridge over the Barron River. "The next few days and weeks are going to be really tough, Cairns needs …

More than 300 rescued from floodwaters in northeast Australia
1 year, 3 months ago

More than 300 rescued from floodwaters in northeast Australia

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Households battling to make homes safe as flooding could continue through week
1 year, 5 months ago

Households battling to make homes safe as flooding could continue through week

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Further flooding is possible from …

Flooding could continue next week, Environment Agency warns
1 year, 5 months ago

Flooding could continue next week, Environment Agency warns

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The agency said more flood warnings are expected for some of the worst affected …

Victorian flood victims faced disaster with little to no warning, inquiry hears
1 year, 7 months ago

Victorian flood victims faced disaster with little to no warning, inquiry hears

ABC  

Residents in Victoria's north have told a parliamentary inquiry they were given little to no warning to evacuate their homes during flooding last year. Key points: Residents are calling for better emergency responses and mental health support Farmers in the region lost 3,500 animals to floods and say the number could have been far higher The inquiry was told that …

Central West NSW residents still recovering from flood, but community support vital
1 year, 9 months ago

Central West NSW residents still recovering from flood, but community support vital

ABC  

When Sharon Radwick was rescued from her Eugowra roof during the November 2022 flash floods, the first thing she asked about was her father. Earlier that day, Ms Radwick had told her father, Ljubisa "Les" Vugec, not to come over for his regular visit, as the previous night's rainfall had caused minor flooding around the house. Ms Radwick said she …

Exhaustion sets in as cost of record flood reaches 'millions' for Eugowra residents
1 year, 10 months ago

Exhaustion sets in as cost of record flood reaches 'millions' for Eugowra residents

ABC  

Six months ago residents of a small New South Wales town woke to what they thought would be a normal Monday morning. Key points: The clean-up continues six months since devastating flash flooding Eugowra residents say they need more government funding to rebuild their lives The Premier Chris Minns is being urged to visit the affected communities A few hours …

NT emergency services warn of further flooding as evacuations wrap up in damaged communities
2 years ago

NT emergency services warn of further flooding as evacuations wrap up in damaged communities

ABC  

The evacuation of flood-ravaged communities in the Northern Territory is expected to be completed by tonight as authorities assess the scale of damage to housing and infrastructure. Key points: Hundreds of people have been evacuated from three flood-hit communities in the NT Authorities are warning that flooding is likely to cut the Victoria Highway this weekend The weather bureau says …

Displaced flood victims face uncertainty as tally of destroyed homes climbs in remote Kimberley
2 years, 2 months ago

Displaced flood victims face uncertainty as tally of destroyed homes climbs in remote Kimberley

ABC  

As the floodwaters surged through his house, Robert Reid loaded his dog Nellie onto a small boat and pushed it outside. Two weeks on from going under, the 12 homes of Camballin, including Robert's, still haven’t had water or power reconnected "I felt something brush across my foot and I thought, 'Jeez, was that a crocodile?'" "It's such a peaceful …

Remote NT communities remain cut off by floodwaters as Timber Creek region mayor calls for new evacuation plan
2 years, 2 months ago

Remote NT communities remain cut off by floodwaters as Timber Creek region mayor calls for new evacuation plan

ABC  

Heavy rains are easing in central Australia but several remote communities remain isolated, as calls grow from flood-hit Timber Creek for a review of the disaster response. Key points: Remote communities in Central Australia are isolated by floodwaters The remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie moved back into the NT last weekend A council is calling for its flood evacuation plan …

The Australians fearing their 'worst-ever' clean-up amid ongoing flooding
2 years, 2 months ago

The Australians fearing their 'worst-ever' clean-up amid ongoing flooding

ABC  

La Niña has begun to weaken after helping to make 2022 the ninth-wettest year on record, but the climate driver isn't disappearing quietly. "Across northern Australia, this is typically the wettest time of the year and, regardless of whether we exit La Niña, we're still expecting an above-average cyclone season in terms of the number of cyclones." Western Australia's 'worst-ever' …

Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency
2 years, 2 months ago

Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency

ABC  

People in the Kimberley are waiting anxiously as major evacuations from record-breaking floods have been delayed due to severe weather, with no confirmation of when stranded residents will be airlifted from Fitzroy Crossing. Key points: Vulnerable residents have been rescued, but a major airlift from Fitzroy Crossing has been delayed Community members feel shock and frustration, with more people to …

Menindee residents on flood alert as Darling River continues to rise threatening more homes
2 years, 2 months ago

Menindee residents on flood alert as Darling River continues to rise threatening more homes

ABC  

Menindee residents in far western NSW are expected to remain on high alert for flooding over the next 24 to 36 hours as the swollen Darling River continues to rise. Key points: Menindee residents are working to reinforce levees as the river rises Authorities predict the water level will break the 1976 record Many residents say they are frustrated with …

How an extreme flash flood wiped out Eugowra in NSW
2 years, 3 months ago

How an extreme flash flood wiped out Eugowra in NSW

ABC  

As the residents of Eugowra begin to rebuild their lives after a deadly flash flood saw them clambering onto rooftops, they are also searching for answers as to how the scale of the disaster caught them by surprise. "They had eight inches at Lidster, the start of the Boree Creek that feeds into this creek," former shire councillor and Eugowra …

Optimism in Eugowra as community looks to rebuild, days after deadly flash flood destroyed most of the town
2 years, 4 months ago

Optimism in Eugowra as community looks to rebuild, days after deadly flash flood destroyed most of the town

ABC  

In the immediate hours and days after a deadly flash flood destroyed most of Eugowra, in the NSW Central West, there was a sense that the town could not come back from such a disaster. Centre committee member Brendan Mansbridge said it was important to get things moving to "try and get some normality in the town". "If people can …

NSW flood crisis continues with storms forecast, water rising at Condobolin, 23 SES emergency alerts in place
2 years, 4 months ago

NSW flood crisis continues with storms forecast, water rising at Condobolin, 23 SES emergency alerts in place

ABC  

Police have found a body during the search for a man who has been missing since a catastrophic flash flood tore through the Central West NSW town of Eugowra on Monday. Key points: Police believe a body found near Eugowra this morning is that of an 85-year-old missing man Major flooding at Forbes is yet to recede, with hundreds of …

NSW Central West floods from above: Aerial photographs highlight force of the floodwaters
2 years, 4 months ago

NSW Central West floods from above: Aerial photographs highlight force of the floodwaters

ABC  

Aerial photographs captured this week highlight the force of the floodwaters that have torn through several inland NSW communities since the weekend. The slider image above shows the town's central business district was firmly within the path of Lake Forbes, which had well and truly burst its bank amid major flooding in the Lachlan River. The floodwaters have caused havoc …

Eugowra man confronts NSW premier over flood response, as Condobolin faces record water level
2 years, 4 months ago

Eugowra man confronts NSW premier over flood response, as Condobolin faces record water level

ABC  

A Eugowra man has demanded more support for flood-stricken Central-West communities from the NSW premier, as additional funding is announced for farmers. Key points: The NSW premier has been confronted by a local in the flood-ravaged town of Eugowra ADF, SES, and RFS crews are arriving in Condobolin today as the town experiences its worst flood on record The Lachlan …

Inland 'tsunami' destroys NSW town of Eugowra, one person dead
2 years, 4 months ago

Inland 'tsunami' destroys NSW town of Eugowra, one person dead

ABC  

Residents of a town in which 90 per cent of buildings were destroyed or damaged by a "wall of water" are today coming to terms with the massive recovery task ahead of them. Key points: Eugowra residents say a "wall of water" hit the town about 9am Monday More than 150 people, a fifth of the town's population, were rescued …

Central West NSW residents heartbroken by repeated floods
2 years, 4 months ago

Central West NSW residents heartbroken by repeated floods

ABC  

When hatter Robert Carroll opened his business in Molong in Central West New South Wales last year, he didn't expect to see it, and his community, frequently flooded. As water has receded in Molong following flash flooding on Sunday, Mr Carroll has been devastated to see what the streets — which should be packed with Christmas shoppers — look like. …

Thousands stranded in homes as flash flooding batters Central West NSW, Wyangala Dam spills at record rate
2 years, 4 months ago

Thousands stranded in homes as flash flooding batters Central West NSW, Wyangala Dam spills at record rate

ABC  

Emergency services have carried out more than 100 rooftop rescues at Eugowra in Central West NSW, as thousands more are rescued or evacuated amid serious flash flooding across the state's west. Key points: Nearly 90mm of rain fell near Eugowra and Molong, where residents were cut off by flash flooding Rescue helicopters and the ADF have been sent in to …

Intense thunderstorms, flash flooding spark rooftop rescues in parts of south-eastern Australia
2 years, 4 months ago

Intense thunderstorms, flash flooding spark rooftop rescues in parts of south-eastern Australia

ABC  

Emergency services have carried out more than 100 rooftop rescues at Eugowra in Central West NSW, and thousands more have been rescued or evacuated as flash flooding swept across large parts of Victoria and western NSW on Sunday night. Key points: Intense thunderstorms have caused widespread flash flooding across NSW and Victoria Sunday night State Emergency Services in NSW and …

Fears prolonged floods after COVID will take toll on residents' mental health in regional NSW and Victoria
2 years, 4 months ago

Fears prolonged floods after COVID will take toll on residents' mental health in regional NSW and Victoria

ABC  

The cumulative effect of prolonged flooding after COVID-19 lockdowns is creating high levels of distress in border communities, according to a health expert. Key points: A health expert says distress levels are higher than usual during a flood event in Moama Rapid damage assessments are being carried out in Forbes The flood focus has shifted to western communities along the …

NSW flood: Forbes surveys damage from near-record flood as central west NSW towns brace for inundation
2 years, 4 months ago

NSW flood: Forbes surveys damage from near-record flood as central west NSW towns brace for inundation

ABC  

Receding floodwaters have begun revealing the extent of damage across central west New South Wales, including one of the main highways through the state. Key points: Forbes experienced near-record flooding on Saturday and the town remains inundated by water Towns along the Barwon-Darling River will remain isolated for weeks Southern parts of Narrandera are isolated with the Murrumbidgee River expected …

NSW floods: Body of woman located on banks of flooded river in NSW's Central West
2 years, 5 months ago

NSW floods: Body of woman located on banks of flooded river in NSW's Central West

ABC  

The body of a woman has been located on the banks of a flooded river in NSW's Central West, after a car was last night swept off a causeway nearby. Key points: A search is underway for a woman missing in floodwaters in NSW's central west Six flood rescues have been carried out on the state's north as evacuation orders …

Flood-hit communities in NSW face 'dangerous' 48 hours as 150mm predicted to fall
2 years, 5 months ago

Flood-hit communities in NSW face 'dangerous' 48 hours as 150mm predicted to fall

ABC  

New South Wales is facing a "dangerous" 48-hour period as a severe weather front brings rainfall in excess of 150mm to flooded communities. Key points: Falls in excess of 150mm are expected along the NSW north coast 100 ADF personnel have been deployed to assist with door knocking A flood peak is expected to reach Moree on Sunday afternoon Lismore …

Australian floods could inundate or isolate 34,000 homes
2 years, 5 months ago

Australian floods could inundate or isolate 34,000 homes

The Hindu  

Around 34,000 homes could be inundated or isolated in Victoria state as a flood emergency continues across parts of Australia’s southeast, an official said Monday. Federal Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt said Victoria faced “some serious flooding” with more rain forecast for late this week. “It’s quite likely we’ll see a flood peak happen and waters recede, followed by another …

Australian floods could inundate or isolate 34,000 homes
2 years, 5 months ago

Australian floods could inundate or isolate 34,000 homes

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Around 34,000 homes could be inundated or isolated in Victoria state as a flood emergency continues across parts of Australia’s southeast, an official said Monday. Federal Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt said Victoria faced “some serious flooding” with more rain forecast for late this week. “It’s quite likely we’ll see a flood peak happen and waters recede, …

Australian floods could inundate or isolate 34,000 homes
2 years, 5 months ago

Australian floods could inundate or isolate 34,000 homes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around 34,000 homes could be …

Flood latest: Warnings continue in Victoria, New South Wales as federal minister warns of a 'very serious situation' — as it happened
2 years, 5 months ago

Flood latest: Warnings continue in Victoria, New South Wales as federal minister warns of a 'very serious situation' — as it happened

ABC  

The flood crisis continued on Monday, as some assessed the damage from the weekend, while others braced for another wave of flooding. ADF personnel have worked throughout the day with Echuca residents to construct a 2-km long levee, battling a shortage of sandbags and time. New South Wales A total of 31 NSW LGAs have now been disaster declared, including …

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