Man dies in floodwaters on NSW Central Coast as drivers caught out in rising waters
3 years, 1 month ago

Man dies in floodwaters on NSW Central Coast as drivers caught out in rising waters

ABC  

A man has died after his four-wheel drive became one of many to get stuck in "quickly" rising floodwaters on the NSW Central Coast overnight. Key points: A 54-year-old man has died in floodwaters on the NSW Central Coast Police say his body was found trapped in his 4WD at Matcham The SES has completed 36 flood rescues across the state in the past 24 hours Emergency services were called to a road in Matcham after midnight, following reports a 54-year-old man had gone missing. "Numerous roads went under all at the same time, cars floating away," SES controller Rolf Garda said. "It's just that one of the SES volunteers used to work with my husband at the helicopter," Ms Hall said.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Man missing in Tweed floods, North Coast mops up storm damage
2 months ago

Man missing in Tweed floods, North Coast mops up storm damage

ABC  

Family and friends of a man feared swept away in floodwaters on the New South Wales North Coast have joined the search to find him. "The Manning River is likely to remain above the minor flood level throughout today and Wingham is likely to be isolated by closures of Bright Bridge and Cedar Party Bridge Bypass." "Late yesterday afternoon, a …

Motorists rescued from floodwaters as about 100 millimetres falls in three hours in south-east Queensland
4 months, 1 week ago

Motorists rescued from floodwaters as about 100 millimetres falls in three hours in south-east Queensland

ABC  

A police officer smashed a window to rescue a woman trapped in a car in floodwaters in Brisbane after almost 100 millimetres fell within three hours in parts of south-east Queensland. Queensland Fire Department station officer Stephen Humphreys said no one was injured in the incident at Mary Pleasant Drive in Birkdale. Birkdale resident Lorraine Hooker said water around her …

Dozens of flood alerts issued as heavy rain causes travel chaos across large parts of Britain - with railway lines shut from the deluge
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dozens of flood alerts issued as heavy rain causes travel chaos across large parts of Britain - with railway lines shut from the deluge

Daily Mail  

Brits should brace for more rain today as dozens of flood alerts are in place amid heavy rain causing travel chaos and shutting railway lines. Both new warnings forecast 20-40mm of rainfall widely, with 60mm also possible in a few places across North Wales and north-west England and 60-80mm in some areas in eastern England, the Met Office said. DEVON: …

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 …

Deadly Storm Babet claims sixth victim as police reveal M4 lorry crash that killed two women was weather-related: Hundreds of flood warnings are issued and thousands lose power - as amazing footage sh
1 year, 5 months ago

Deadly Storm Babet claims sixth victim as police reveal M4 lorry crash that killed two women was weather-related: Hundreds of flood warnings are issued and thousands lose power - as amazing footage sh

Daily Mail  

Storm Babet has claimed what is thought to be its sixth victim after a crash that killed two women on the M4 was linked to dangerous weather - as amazing footage was shared of a sheepdog bounding to the rescue of three stranded ewes in Wales. A crash on the M4 on Friday morning that killed two women has been …

Storm Babet keeps battering Britain: 70mph gales and heavy rain hammer Scotland and the north with red 'danger to life' warning as three die and 55,000 were left without power
1 year, 5 months ago

Storm Babet keeps battering Britain: 70mph gales and heavy rain hammer Scotland and the north with red 'danger to life' warning as three die and 55,000 were left without power

Daily Mail  

Storm Babet shows no signs of abating as downpours continue to batter much of the UK on Saturday following three deaths in 'biblical' conditions. Locals said the occupant was rescued by a farmer CHESTERFIELD: A group of young men got stuck on top of their car in Grassmoor; witnesses say they were rescued by a crew in a rubber dinghy …

Flash flooding and rescues in Sydney, Illawarra as parts of South Coast cop 300mm of rain
2 years, 1 month ago

Flash flooding and rescues in Sydney, Illawarra as parts of South Coast cop 300mm of rain

ABC  

A storm that dumped more than 300 millimetres of overnight rain on NSW South Coast towns has continued to track past Sydney into Thursday night, prompting dozens of flood rescues. Key points: The SES says it responded to more than 600 calls from the Shoalhaven to south of Sydney Dozens of those included rescuing people from cars stuck in flood …

Riverland flooding turning lives upside down before River Murray peak even arrives
2 years, 3 months ago

Riverland flooding turning lives upside down before River Murray peak even arrives

ABC  

The River Murray is not expected to peak in South Australia's Riverland until the end of the month, but already people's lives are changing as water rises. Key points: The River Murray has not yet peaked in the Riverland Some families are travelling by boat to get around Other people are leaving their homes as floodwater approaches For the three …

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 …

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 …

Man's body recovered from floodwaters as severe weather to impact flood-affected NSW communities
2 years, 5 months ago

Man's body recovered from floodwaters as severe weather to impact flood-affected NSW communities

ABC  

Giant hail, damaging winds, severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall is forecast to hit already flood-affected communities in southern and western New South Wales over the next three days and will continue into next week. Key points: The BOM and SES say intense storms are set to impact communities already reeling from flooding over the next few days The RFS has …

Shepparton, Echuca residents in Victoria's north told to evacuate after flood death at Rochester
2 years, 5 months ago

Shepparton, Echuca residents in Victoria's north told to evacuate after flood death at Rochester

ABC  

Authorities have urged residents in the northern Victorian communities of Shepparton and Echuca to evacuate, as floodwaters surge towards the regional hubs. Key points: Authorities warned Victorians to heed evacuation notices and leave during daylight hours Hundreds of people have been rescued after heading into dangerous floodwaters You can find the latest warnings at the Vic Emergency page Emergency crews …

Man dies in Victorian floods as floodwaters moves south in Tasmania and NSW
2 years, 5 months ago

Man dies in Victorian floods as floodwaters moves south in Tasmania and NSW

ABC  

Evacuation orders are in place in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania as flooding continues to impact residents. Click below for state-level updates for each of these states: Where to find emergency assistance and information Listen to ABC Local Radio for regular updates: ABC Sydney on 702am or online ABC Melbourne on 774am or online ABC Hobart on …

Boy, 5, from Sydney dies after car swept away in floodwaters in NSW Central West
2 years, 6 months ago

Boy, 5, from Sydney dies after car swept away in floodwaters in NSW Central West

ABC  

A boy has died after the car he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters in central-western New South Wales. Key points: Police divers found the body of the boy in the submerged car at about 3:20pm on Saturday The boy's parents and two siblings were clinging to trees before rescuers arrived Two other people who were also trapped …

Woman dies in floodwaters as Queensland's north coast cops further drenching, BOM says records will be broken
2 years, 10 months ago

Woman dies in floodwaters as Queensland's north coast cops further drenching, BOM says records will be broken

ABC  

A woman has died in floodwaters in north Queensland after heavy rain fell across the region. Key points: A woman died in floodwaters after her car washed off the road at Mount Ossa Major flooding is occurring south of Townsville May rainfall records have tumbled in western Queensland as the system heads south Police said the 31-year-old woman from Calen, …

Floods in northern NSW, southeast QLD as thousands of residents told to evacuate
2 years, 11 months ago

Floods in northern NSW, southeast QLD as thousands of residents told to evacuate

Daily Mail  

Flood-battered residents still reeling from a one in a 500-year downpour just weeks ago have once again been forced to flee their homes, as wild weather continues to batter Australia's east coast. Heavy rain is battering Sydney on Tuesday morning with the grey, dreary conditions expected to last over the weekend Volunteers of State Emergency Services rescue residents after floodwater …

Queensland records 13th flood-related death after man's body found in Warwick's Condamine River
3 years ago

Queensland records 13th flood-related death after man's body found in Warwick's Condamine River

ABC  

The body of a man has been found in floodwaters in south-west Queensland. Key points: The Queensland floods have now claimed 13 lives The discovery of the man's body in Warwick comes a day after the death of a man in the South Burnett region The government estimates the damage bill from the flooding could be $2.5 billion The body …

Man found dead after being swept off road during severe storms in Queensland
3 years ago

Man found dead after being swept off road during severe storms in Queensland

ABC  

A man has been found dead after his car was swept away by floodwaters in Queensland's South Burnett region. Key points: A man and a woman were travelling near MP Creek in Wondai when their car was swept off the road Storms lashed large parts of southern Queensland, causing flash flooding Hail of around 9 centimetres was reported at Beaudesert, …

Sydney braces for flash floods as rain disaster moves south
3 years ago

Sydney braces for flash floods as rain disaster moves south

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 Sydney was preparing on Wednesday …

NSW's severe weather hits Sydney; fourth death confirmed in Lismore
3 years ago

NSW's severe weather hits Sydney; fourth death confirmed in Lismore

ABC  

The community of Lismore is grieving the loss of familiar faces and a town icon as the death toll of the northern NSW town's flood crisis rises. Key points: A fourth death in Lismore has been confirmed after the discovery of a man's body in a South Lismore unit As waters recede in Lismore, several other areas are battling rising …

Major floods swamp Australia’s east coast, claiming 8 lives
3 years ago

Major floods swamp Australia’s east coast, claiming 8 lives

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Parts of Australia’s third-most populous city Brisbane were under water Monday after heavy rain brought record flooding to some east coast areas and killed eight people. The latest fatality was a man in his 50s who drowned on Monday after driving his car into floodwater before dawn at Gold Coast city, south of Brisbane, Queensland state police …

Northern NSW residents prepare for flood impact as severe weather warning for heavy rain issued
3 years ago

Northern NSW residents prepare for flood impact as severe weather warning for heavy rain issued

ABC  

Torrential rain is again expected to hit New South Wales' northern region as a massive weather system in Queensland makes its way south. Key points: Flood warnings are in place for Northern Rivers and the NSW mid-north coast Many roads and bridges in the region are closed amid persistent rainfall A severe weather warning has been issued for Tweed Heads …

Motorcyclist dies in south-east Queensland floodwaters, severe weather possible late Thursday
3 years, 1 month ago

Motorcyclist dies in south-east Queensland floodwaters, severe weather possible late Thursday

ABC  

Police have confirmed a second person has died in south-east Queensland floodwaters as authorities warn a coastal trough could bring up to 300 millimetres of rain in just six hours as it moves over parts of the region today. Key points: Rain in the south-east is expected to intensify later today and into Friday The south-east coast, parts of Wide …

Woman dies in floodwater after Queensland records 'scary' amount of rain, BOM warns of more to come
3 years, 1 month ago

Woman dies in floodwater after Queensland records 'scary' amount of rain, BOM warns of more to come

ABC  

South-east Queensland has received a "scary" amount of rain, with more than 400 millimetres falling in less than 24 hours near Gympie. Key points: 300mm of rain fell east of Gympie in just six hours BOM warns Thursday's rain could be worse Premier says dams are at capacity and there's a risk of life-threatening flash flooding in the sodden south-east …

Homes and school flooded, alligator relocated as severe rain lashes NSW Central Coast and Sydney
3 years, 1 month ago

Homes and school flooded, alligator relocated as severe rain lashes NSW Central Coast and Sydney

ABC  

Severe weather has lashed parts of the NSW Central Coast and Sydney flooding homes, at least one high school, and prompting the relocation of an alligator. Key points: An intense storm cell lashed Gosford and surrounds for more than an hour Unexpected flash flooding caused traffic chaos at West Gosford The SES clean-up effort is due to be complete by …

Sydney suburbs to go underwater as city's largest dam threatens to spill TONIGHT
3 years, 3 months ago

Sydney suburbs to go underwater as city's largest dam threatens to spill TONIGHT

Daily Mail  

The rain bomb passing over Sydney has filled the city's largest dam almost to capacity, potentially causing it to spill as early as this evening, as a man died in floodwaters in central Queensland. A driver navigates along a flooded road in Sydney as heavy rain batters the east coast of Australia Severe flood warnings have been issued along the …

2 trapped drivers become first Australian flood fatalities
4 years ago

2 trapped drivers become first Australian flood fatalities

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Two men trapped in vehicles hundreds of kilometers apart have become the first fatalities of record flooding on Australia’s east coast. An emergency crew later retrieved the body of David Hornman from an upturned pickup truck in a flooded creek 680 kilometers north near Gold Coast city in Queensland state, police said. Most rivers had peaked by …

Trapped Sydney driver becomes first flood disaster fatality
4 years ago

Trapped Sydney driver becomes first flood disaster fatality

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. The car was trapped in floodwater in northwest Sydney …

Man dead after becoming trapped in a car in floodwater in Sydney's north-west
4 years ago

Man dead after becoming trapped in a car in floodwater in Sydney's north-west

ABC  

A 25-year-old man has died after he became trapped in a car in floodwaters in Sydney’s north-west. Key points: A crime scene has been established where the man's body was found The man's car was found by authorities about 1.30pm Floodwaters are still rising and authorities have warned people to be on high alert Emergency services received reports that a …

New South Wales flooding: Thousands evacuated amid colossal downpours and tornado
4 years ago

New South Wales flooding: Thousands evacuated amid colossal downpours and tornado

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. Record rainfall plus a mini-tornado have wreaked havoc across …

Emergency services warn of further flash flooding on NSW Mid North Coast
4 years, 2 months ago

Emergency services warn of further flash flooding on NSW Mid North Coast

ABC  

The State Emergency Service has warned up to 1,000 people could be isolated on the NSW Mid North Coast in the coming days, as river catchments, already overloaded during severe weather in mid-December, receive more rainfall. Key points: Minor flooding has caused scores of road closures on the NSW Mid North Coast River catchments had already been soaked by severe …

With NSW facing more wet weather as Cyclone Uesi looms, SES issues urgent advice
5 years, 1 month ago

With NSW facing more wet weather as Cyclone Uesi looms, SES issues urgent advice

ABC  

Wet weather warnings for have been issued for New South Wales days after thousands of residents were caught out by record-breaking rainfall. Key points: The SES is urging residents to prepare for the impact of storms forecast for the end of the week Residents in areas at risk of flooding should stockpile food, water, list emergency numbers and ensure phones …

Flash flooding warnings as heavy rain pounds NSW coast, thousands without power
5 years, 1 month ago

Flash flooding warnings as heavy rain pounds NSW coast, thousands without power

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned dangerous conditions will continue into Monday, with "life-threatening" flash flooding and damaging winds persisting overnight. Key points: The Bureau of Meteorology has warned of dangerous flash flooding across NSW More than 100,000 homes and businesses are without power The State Emergency Service responded to more than 4,100 calls on Sunday The affected areas include …

NSW floods: People driving through Lismore to look and laugh as locals band together to clean up
7 years, 11 months ago

NSW floods: People driving through Lismore to look and laugh as locals band together to clean up

ABC  

As a Lismore local, Joanne Hourigan grew up with floods. Key points: The clean-up is beginning in northern NSW as floodwaters recede There is widespread devastation, three people have died The NSW SES have lifted evacuations for Lismore and Tweed Heads "I'm OK, I'm fine," she said. "This is the disappointing part — so many people driving, and stopping and …

Two dead in NSW, south-east Qld faces massive clean-up as flooding wreaks havoc on east coast
7 years, 11 months ago

Two dead in NSW, south-east Qld faces massive clean-up as flooding wreaks havoc on east coast

ABC  

Two people are dead and tens of thousands are unable to return to their homes in northern New South Wales and south-east Queensland amid ongoing flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie. "It brings out the best in Australians, the resilience and the solidarity of the communities and the extraordinary response of the emergency services supported by the Australian Defence Force," …

NSW floods: Two dead, evacuation orders issued as waters move south
7 years, 11 months ago

NSW floods: Two dead, evacuation orders issued as waters move south

ABC  

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejikilian has pleaded with locals to heed SES warnings as the threat from the state's deadly flood crisis moves south from the stricken city of Lismore. Key points: Flood waters have begun receding in Lismore, and are moving south Evacuation orders have been issued for several places in NSW SES has advised the flood waters …

Eight rescued safely from floodwaters
14 years, 3 months ago

Eight rescued safely from floodwaters

ABC  

Eight people have been rescued after being caught in floodwaters on southern Queensland's Darling Downs. Police say a family was pulled out of a flooded creek after a car was swept away near Tara, north-west of Toowoomba, about 1:00am. Meanwhile a 48-year-old man also escaped injury after his car got stuck in floodwaters near Oakey, west of Toowoomba, just after …

NSW flood threat eases
15 years, 10 months ago

NSW flood threat eases

ABC  

The worst may be over for residents in northern New South Wales with river levels starting to fall in some areas on the state's north coast. Kempsey and Maclean were evacuated as floodwaters inundated the towns, following heavy rain which has hammered the state's north, claiming one life over the last three days. But Clarence Nambucca SES operations controller Bob …

Residents warned serious floods on the way
17 years, 8 months ago

Residents warned serious floods on the way

ABC  

The rain has eased in Victoria's eastern Gippsland region, but authorities are warning there may be yet more flooding to come. Victorian Premier Steve Bracks says the floods could worsen when the swollen rivers meet a king tide tonight. "We do expect that it could get worse and there is a chance of it getting worse in the next 24 …

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