NSW floods ‒ information and support services

For individuals, families and businesses seeking financial assistance, support or information in relation to NSW floods.

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Flood evacuation order in Wagga Wagga

A flood evacuation order is in place for low-lying areas of Wagga Wagga.

There are flood evacuation warnings due to severe weather in the Riverina area. 

Some roads and essential services may be closed.

See the SES website or ABC emergency to find out what's happening near you.

Contact Service NSW on 13 77 88 for emergency accommodation information.

Find flood support available to you

Use the Disaster Assistance Finder to find support for people affected by the floods.

New support has been announced for people, businesses and primary producers.

Recovery centres provide face-to-face personal assistance. To speak to someone on the phone, call Service NSW on 13 77 88.

Quick links to flood information and support

Financial help

Grants for people affected by floods

Discover the financial assistance available to people in NSW who experienced severe weather in February and July 2022.

Grants for businesses, NFPs and community groups

If your NSW business, community group or not-for-profit has been affected by severe weather or flooding, there is financial support and other assistance available.

Grants for farmers and primary producers

A range of support measures is available for farmers and primary producers affected by storms and floods in NSW.

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Flood warnings and alerts

Current NSW SES warnings, road closures and community advice.

Local information for flood-affected residents

Find localised information from your council about flood recovery, road closures, storm alerts and waste removal in your area.

Temporary accommodation

Find out about temporary housing sites in the Northern Rivers, and how to register for accommodation.

Floods information by topic

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Grants and other support

Financial help and payments are available to people living in disaster-declared areas.

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Preparing for a flood

Information on preparing your property, business, and loved ones safe by creating your own flood safety plan before an emergency happens.

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Local help and information

Find help available in your local area, including recovery centres, clean-up help, transport and road information.

Cleanup after floods
Flood recovery

Advice and support for cleaning up after a flood, what to do about damaged property, accommodation, and replacing lost documents.

Mental health support
Your health and wellbeing

It's important that you prioritise your safety and wellbeing after a flood. Find information and resources on how to look after your physical and mental health.

Latest news

Family support

Rental payments and Back Home grants now open

5 August 2022

Residents impacted by the June-July floods can now apply for rental support payments to help meet the cost of temporary accommodation, and Back Home grants to help with household repair costs.

$47 million to help get more flood-affected people back home
3 August 2022
More support for households hit by floods
31 July 2022
Support continues for Northern Rivers and North Coast schools recovery
28 July 2022
Grants drive community-led flood recovery
28 July 2022
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Flood warnings and alerts

Current NSW warnings from the SES, including road closures and community advice.

Severe weather warnings

Visit the Bureau of Meteorology for the latest severe weather warnings in NSW.  

Support services 

Housing and property

Travel and transport

If you do need to travel to flood-affected areas, plan ahead.

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