NSW SES - Ashford Unit

NSW SES - Ashford Unit NSW SES is the combat agency for floods, storms and tsunami in NSW. The Ashford unit is based in Ashford and also covers Road Crash Rescue.

SES - Ashford is always looking for new members to get involved and receive FREE training which goes towards nationally recognized qualifications. Ashford is the Primary response for Road crashes in the Ashford area. Volunteers are only encouraged to do what they want to do. Why not come down and have a chat how you can help your community.

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31/10/2025

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Ashford floodingStay informedAdviceThe NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted ...
03/08/2025

Ashford flooding
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The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted possible minor flooding on the Severn River:

- Ashford and surrounds.

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Severn River at Ashford.

The Severn River at Ashford was last observed at 1.78 m and rising at 11:15 pm Saturday, below the minor flood level.

The river level is estimated to be nearing a peak around the minor flood level (2.20 m).

The Severn River at Ashford may remain around the minor flood level (2.20 m) Sunday afternoon.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- low-lying areas along Severn River

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/AtM26E

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 12:03pm on Sunday 3rd August 2025.

Ashford and surrounding areas floodingStay informedAdviceThe NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INF...
09/03/2025

Ashford and surrounding areas flooding
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Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted possible minor flooding on the Severn River:

- Ashford and surrounding areas

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises the remnants of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to move inland and rainfall is likely to extend into parts of the Flood Watch area during Sunday and Monday. This rainfall may cause river rises and result in minor riverine flooding over parts of the North West and Central West NSW.

There is a chance that the Flood Watch area may expand further over the coming days as certainty develops about the movement of the system into the new week.

A Flood Watch is current in Queensland for the Condamine and Border Rivers.

Dangerous flash flooding is is possible. Areas at risk will continue to be revised during the coming days.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- Low-lying areas along the Severn River downstream of Pindari Dam may be impacted by floodwater
- Farmers are advised to lift irrigation equipment and move livestock ahead of predicted flooding in the coming days

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/mQ-bY5

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 4:31pm on Sunday 9th March 2025.

Ashford and surrounding areas floodingStay informedAdviceThe NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INF...
08/03/2025

Ashford and surrounding areas flooding
Stay informed
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted possible minor flooding on the Severn River:

- Ashford and surrounding areas

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred is likely to cause rapid and dangerous river rises and extensive flooding in the North West of NSW during the weekend and into early next week.

Rainfall may extend inland during Sunday into early next week and may result in minor flooding in the North West and Central West Catchments from Sunday.

There is a chance that the flood watch area may expand further over the coming days as certainty develops about the movement of the system into the new week.

The location of the heaviest rainfall and most severe flooding will depend on the track of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The recent slower movement of TC Alfred is likely to delay the onset of the heaviest rainfall, with heavy and locally intense rainfall forecast to increase Friday night and into the weekend over Northern NSW.

The heaviest rainfall will be south of the Tropical Cyclone track.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- Low-lying areas along the Severn River downstream of Pindari Dam may be impacted by floodwater
- Farmers are advised to lift irrigation equipment and move livestock ahead of predicted flooding in the coming days

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/gpdTp6

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 4:45pm on Saturday 8th March 2025.

Severn River at Ashford FloodingStay informedAdviceThe NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED ...
11/11/2024

Severn River at Ashford Flooding
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Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted possible, localised flooding on the Severn River:

- Low-lying areas around Ashford

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

Thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to localised flooding during the evening and into Tuesday.

Based on the predictions of the Bureau of Meteorology, river rises may be expected around Ashford if the predicted rain falls in the Severn River and Fraser's Creek catchment.

If the predicted rainfall occurs, the following may close due to floodwater:
* The low level river crossing known as Beaumont Crossing may close
* The low level bridge known as Well's Crossing may close. This cuts access to the Ashford - Emmaville Road.

Forecasts may change as the weather system develops overnight.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/sWWoNo

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 help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Post current at 10:21pm on Monday 11th November 2024.

Severn River at Ashford FloodingStay informedAdviceThe NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED ...
11/11/2024

Severn River at Ashford Flooding
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Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted possible, localised flash flooding on the Severn River:

- Low-lying areas around Ashford

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Locations which may be affected include Glen Innes, Ashford, Inverell, Guyra, Emmaville, Tingha and Bundarra.

Based on the predictions of the Bureau of Meteorology river rises close to the minor flood height may be expected around Ashford if the predicted rainfall falls in the Severn River and Fraser's Creek catchment.

Farmers are encouraged to lift their irrigation pumps and move livestock to higher ground this evening ahead of the predicted overnight rainfall from localised storms.

If the predicted rainfall occurs, the following may close due to floodwater:
* The low level river crossing known as Beaumont Crossing may close
* The low level bridge known as Well's Crossing may close. This cuts access to the Ashford - Emmaville Road.

Forecasts may change as the weather system develops.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/wqt8AE

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 help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Post current at 6:42pm on Monday 11th November 2024.

NSW SES is preparing a series of webpages to help communities understand flood risks in their area and prepare. Each we...
06/06/2024

NSW SES is preparing a series of webpages to help communities understand flood risks in their area and prepare. Each webpage will have interactive flood maps combined with local community stories and experiences of floods. These will cover about 30 catchments with each catchment having a dedicated webpage.

The goal is to help people who might be new to the area to understand that floods happen in the area, what they can be like, and what they should do to prepare.

If anyone has any photos, videos and/or stories of major floods in Ashford and surrounds that you are happy to share please get in touch with me. These will be credited to the person who provided them, or this can be done anonymously if preferred.

Ashford FloodingStay informedAdviceThe NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted ...
05/04/2024

Ashford Flooding
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Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted possible minor flooding on the Upper Macintyre River:

- Ashford

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises Rainfall totals of up to 110 mm have been observed across the Upper Macintyre catchment since 9am Thursday. Further heavy rainfall is forecast through the catchment for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday.

Minor flooding is possible along the Severn River at Ashford overnight Friday into Saturday with forecast rainfall.

With the forecast rainfall, further rises are possible. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- The Severn River at Ashford may reach the minor flood level (2.20m) overnight Friday into Saturday.
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- At this height, the low-level bridge known as Well's Crossing may close. This cuts access to the Ashford - Emmaville Road .
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- Alternative route available via 3 Mile Bridge (News Crossing) until it is closed at about 3.1m

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/CCDGz-

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 help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Post current at 7:06pm on Friday 5th April 2024.

Upper Macintyre River catchment FloodingStay informedAdviceThe NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY I...
05/04/2024

Upper Macintyre River catchment Flooding
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Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted possible minor to moderate flooding on the Upper Macintyre River:

- Inverell
- Ashford
- Yetman

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises An inland and a coastal trough are building on Friday with a low pressure system expected to form over the central slopes.

The system is expected to bring rain to much of the state in the coming few days with locally heavy falls, particular in the east.

There is still uncertainty associated with the location and intensity of the heaviest falls. The inland low and coastal trough are expected to move further south through Saturday with the rain easing over New South Wales.

This rainfall has the potential to cause minor to moderate flooding along parts of the New South Wales coast and ranges from Friday through the weekend.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- Inverell, Yetman and Ashford and low-lying areas along the catchment between these communities.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/rybl3D

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 help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Post current at 5:57pm on Friday 5th April 2024.

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