NSW SES Coffs Harbour

NSW SES Coffs Harbour SAVING LIVES AND CREATING SAFER COMMUNITIES The NSW SES Coffs Harbour Unit is the combat agency for Flood, Storm & Tsunami in the local area.

The Coffs Harbour Unit is accredited for General Land Rescue, Road Crash Rescue, Floor Rescue and Vertical Rescue. Our members also participate in Land Searches and other forms of specialist rescue operations. FOR ASSISTANCE DURING FLOODS OR STORMS, PLEASE CALL 132 500. FOR ALL LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL 000.

💪 Training Today, Ready TomorrowThis week, NSW SES Coffs Harbour volunteers came together for a hands-on Storm and Water...
10/06/2026

💪 Training Today, Ready Tomorrow

This week, NSW SES Coffs Harbour volunteers came together for a hands-on Storm and Water Damage Professional Development Day, sharpening the skills that help keep our community safe when severe weather strikes.

From roof tarping and temporary repairs to chainsaw operations, fallen tree management, and storm damage assessment, volunteers spent the day building confidence, refining techniques, and working as a team in realistic scenarios.

When storms hit, our members are often out in challenging conditions — strong winds, heavy rain, and damaged infrastructure — helping residents protect their homes and recover from the impacts of severe weather. Training like this ensures we can respond safely, efficiently, and effectively when the community needs us most.

As we move closer to another storm season, now is a great time for everyone to prepare their homes and families.

✅ Clean gutters and downpipes.✅ Secure outdoor furniture and loose items.✅ Trim overhanging branches around your property.✅ Check your emergency kit and torch batteries.✅ Discuss a family emergency plan.✅ Stay informed by monitoring weather warnings and alerts.

⚠️ Preparation is your best defence against severe weather. Taking a few simple steps now can make a significant difference when storms arrive.

A big thank Coffs Harbour Showground for your location for training. 🧡

⛈️Thunderstorms are forecast across the region today and into this evening. We may see severe thunderstorms around Coffs...
27/05/2026

⛈️Thunderstorms are forecast across the region today and into this evening. We may see severe thunderstorms around Coffs Harbour and south to the Mid-north Coast.

We can expect to see heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding. Damaging winds and large hail may also occur.

🚗Please drive to conditions and keep off the roads if you can.

🚫Steer clear of flood waters. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.

📲Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information.

📞 If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Issued at 9:45am AEST on Thursday 28 May 2026

🌧️ Wet weather is forecast for this week. Here at the NSW SES we are monitoring the conditions and making plans. Here ar...
26/05/2026

🌧️ Wet weather is forecast for this week. Here at the NSW SES we are monitoring the conditions and making plans.

Here are some things you could do:
📲 Download Hazards Near Me to stay informed.
📻 Listen to your local radio stations for weather updates.
🏡Prepare your home and garden for potential storms.
🚗 Check road conditions before you drive.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Check on your neighbours to see if they need any assistance.

⚠️ Strong Wind Warning – Falling Trees & Branches 🌲💨⚠️Damaging Surf Conditions 🌊Over the past 24 hours, strong winds ha...
22/05/2026

⚠️ Strong Wind Warning – Falling Trees & Branches 🌲💨

⚠️Damaging Surf Conditions 🌊

Over the past 24 hours, strong winds have caused trees and large branches to fall across some areas Coffs Coast.

With the ground softened and winds continuing, residents are urged to stay alert, especially around large trees, driveways, roads, powerlines, and homes. Coffs Harbour Weather Watch

✅ Avoid parking or standing under trees
✅ Take care when driving, especially on rural roads
✅ Keep clear of fallen powerlines
✅ Secure loose outdoor items where safe to do so

For storm or flood assistance, call NSW SES on 132 500.

For life-threatening emergencies or injuries, call 000 immediately.

Stay safe and look out for each other. ⚠️🌧️

Last night, the iconic Big Banana lit up orange in support of Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) - recognising and thanking...
20/05/2026

Last night, the iconic Big Banana lit up orange in support of Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) - recognising and thanking SES volunteers across Australia for the work they do in their communities.

Members from the Coffs Harbour Unit were proud to be there as the Big Banana joined landmarks around the country in shining orange for the volunteers who respond to storms, floods, rescues, and emergencies at all hours, in all conditions.

WOW Day is a chance to acknowledge the thousands of NSW SES volunteers who give their time to help others, often behind the scenes and without recognition. It’s also an opportunity to thank the families, employers, and communities who support our volunteers year-round.

🌦️ Weather Update Coffs Coast 🌦️ Bureau of Meteorology radar showing, As the trough moves off the coast of NSW, expec...
18/05/2026

🌦️ Weather Update Coffs Coast 🌦️

Bureau of Meteorology radar showing, As the trough moves off the coast of NSW, expected showers and cloud band over from the west until mid morning .

💨 20-30 km winds around the coast

Catchments in the flood watch area are moderately wet.
River level rises area expected across the flood watch area with the forecast rainfall and areas of minor rises for the following areas!

⚠️ MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE RICHMOND, WILSONS, ORARA, BELLINGER AND NAMBUCCA RIVERS AND COFFS CREEK

⚠️🌲 Weather Safety Alert

Further reports have been received of trees falling overnight, with strong winds continuing today.

There is an increased risk of trees being uprooted or branches falling. Local residents and road users are urged to stay alert, drive to the conditions, and take extra care around trees, roadsides and powerlines.

If you come across fallen trees or dangerous conditions, avoid the area and report it to the following numbers below 👇

For emergency assistance call
SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies,
call 000 (triple zero)

🌧️There is FLASH FLOODING currently occurring across the region. 🚫 If you come across a flooded road, stop, turn around,...
18/05/2026

🌧️There is FLASH FLOODING currently occurring across the region.

🚫 If you come across a flooded road, stop, turn around, and find an alternative route.
🚗 Steer clear of floodwaters.
⛅ If possible, wait until day-light hours to travel.
🗺️ Motorists are urged to check road conditions before travelling and never drive through road closures.

For more information about road conditions visit: https://www.livetraffic.com/

Communities in Northeastern NSW should monitor conditions as flash flooding and minor river rises are possible. Widespre...
18/05/2026

Communities in Northeastern NSW should monitor conditions as flash flooding and minor river rises are possible.

Widespread rainfall is forecast across the state today, before shifting to eastern areas, particularly the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers, during the first half of Tuesday. Moderate rainfall totals of 40-70mm are likely, with locally heavy falls of 100-150mm possible with slow-moving thunderstorms.

⚠️ With the predicted rainfall, minor flooding is possible across Northeastern catchments including the Richmond, Wilsons, Orara, Bellinger and Nambucca Rivers and Coffs Creek.

NSW SES has issued four advice-level warnings for people in Bellingen, Coutts Crossing, Coffs Harbour, Thora and surrounds to stay informed.

🚘 Flash flooding can occur quickly and without much warning. Steer clear of floodwaters – if you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.

📲 Download the Hazards Near Me app to stay across the latest information and warnings and set up a watch zone so you are notified with local warnings.

If you need assistance during storms of floods, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, always call triple zero (000).

❗️ Weather Watch ❗️Currently monitoring heavy rainfall over Goldcoast, A cloud band and trough is continuing south cros...
18/05/2026

❗️ Weather Watch ❗️

Currently monitoring heavy rainfall over Goldcoast, A cloud band and trough is continuing south cross eastern parts of the Mid Nrth Coast and could produce
widespread showers

🌧️ The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the late afternoon and evening.

🌧️ Winds northerly 15 to 20

Catchments in the flood watch area are saturated.

Minor flooding is possible in the Coffs Creek and low line areas of Coffs Harbour

⚠️ Still active warnings, of Isolated minor flooding is possible in the Orara, Bellinger and Nambucca Rivers from Monday with forecast rain.

🌲 Be Cautious of trees uplifting around homes 🏠
🚗 Monitor Road conditions around Coffs Coast

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

🔺Next Update:🔺
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST today Monday 18 May

Coffs Harbour and surrounds floodingStay informedAdviceThe NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFOR...
17/05/2026

Coffs Harbour and surrounds flooding
Stay informed
Advice

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

- Coffs Harbour 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 possible with thunderstorms around Coffs Creek from overnight Sunday.

A cloud band and trough will cross eastern Australia and produce widespread showers and periods of rain over north east NSW during Monday and Tuesday.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible near the north east NSW coast from Sunday.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/2X9NUf

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 3:35pm on Sunday 17th May 2026.

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29 Park Avenue
Coffs Harbour, NSW
2450

Telephone

+61132500

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