NSW RFS - Utungun

17/05/2026

17/05/2026

Initial Flood Watch for parts of the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers.

Issued at 1343 hrs (aest) on Sunday 17 May 2026.

Flood watch number: 1

ISOLATED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE ORARA, BELLINGER AND NAMBUCCA RIVERS AND COFFS CREEK

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.

Catchments in the flood watch area are relatively wet.

Minor flooding is possible with thunderstorms in Coffs Creek from overnight Sunday.

Isolated minor flooding is possible in the Orara, Bellinger and Nambucca Rivers from Monday with forecast rain.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Orara River: Minor flooding

Coffs Coast: Minor flooding

Bellinger and Kalang Rivers: Minor flooding

Nambucca River: Minor flooding

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety advice
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.

Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.

Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.

Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.

For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.

The next Flood Watch will be issued by 1300 hrs (aest) on Monday 18 May 2026.

15/05/2026

Smoke alarms, unlike wine, do not age well over time.

Did you know that most smoke alarms have a use-by date? Some modern smoke alarms have a life-span of up to ten years and may not have a battery to change, making it easy to forget how long since they’ve been installed.

Remember to regularly clean and test your alarms, and check the use-by date to help keep track of their age.

12/05/2026

While it’s quiet we are still seeking more team members to join. If your driving past and the sheds open, unless we’re on out way to a call out drop in for a chat.

08/05/2026

As we move into the colder months, fire agencies often see an increase in house fires as residents use their fireplaces and heaters to stay warm. With temperatures dropping and possible snow forecast across parts of the state in the coming days, it’s important you know how to stay safe.

Remember, you won’t smell smoke while you’re asleep, so make sure your bleeping smoke alarms are working. A working smoke alarm can save your life and give you and your family valuable time to escape a burning home.

01/05/2026

🔥 Join Our Team – NSW RFS Catering 🔥

Ever thought about supporting your local firefighters in a hands-on, meaningful way?

Our District Support Brigade is looking for new members to help provide meals and refreshments to our volunteer crews during hazard reductions, incidents, and training activities. When our firefighters are out protecting the community, our catering team is there behind the scenes keeping them fuelled, hydrated, and ready to go.

👩‍🍳 What you’ll do:
• Prepare and serve food and drinks at incidents and planned activities
• Support crews during long operational days and training events
• Be part of a supportive, team-focused environment

✅ What you don’t need:
• Previous firefighting experience
• Professional cooking skills (just a willingness to help and learn!)

💡 What you’ll gain:
• A rewarding volunteer role supporting your community
• New skills and great team camaraderie
• The opportunity to make a real difference when it matters most

Whether you’ve got a passion for cooking, enjoy being part of a team, or just want to give back, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch today to find out more or express your interest - https://form.jotform.com/250638312439861

24/04/2026

WHERE TO COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAY IN OXLEY 2026

We will come together tomorrow, April 25, to honour the men and women who served our nation. I encourage anyone who can make a Dawn Service or a Main Service to attend and keep the Spirit of ANZAC alive for those who paid the ultimate price. All services will be held at the cenotaphs.

BELLBROOK
11am - Main service

BELLINGEN
5:30am - Dawn service
9am - Main service

BOWRAVILLE
5:30am - Dawn service
8am - Cemetery service
10am - Main service

BYABARRA
5:45am - Dawn service

COMBOYNE
11am - Main service

CRESCENT HEAD
9am - Main Service

DORRIGO
5:30am - Dawn service
11am - Main service

FREDERICKTON
9am - Main service

GLADSTONE
11am - Main service

HAT HEAD
6am - Dawn service
10am - Main service

KEMPSEY
5:30am - Dawn service
11am - Main service

MACKSVILLE
Thursday 24th 5:30pm - Kapyong Sunset Service
Friday 25th 5:30am - Dawn service
8:30am - Cemetery service
11am - Main service

MYLESTOM
Dawn Service 0530am - North Beach Recreation and Bowling Club

NAMBUCCA HEADS
5:30am - Dawn Service
9am - Main service

SCOTTS HEAD
Dawn service above Little Beach

SOUTH WEST ROCKS
5:45am - Dawn service
10:50am - Main service

STUARTS POINT
11am - Main service

TAYLORS ARM
5:40am - Dawn service
1:20pm - Main service

URUNGA
6:30am - Dawn service
11am - Main service

UTUNGUN
5pm - Sunset service at the hall

WAUCHOPE
5am - Dawn service
11am - Main service

WILLAWARRIN
5:30am - Dawn service
9am - Main service

20/04/2026

Guess who is back!!! Rainfall! (And me... but thats another story :P )

Alright so this week for some we can expect some rainfall BUT there are caveats. Pretty much all of it will be coastal/offshore, and Southeast QLD will be very lucky to pick up double digits before the weekend. A bit of a weak trough develops offshore from Northern NSW, allowing a strengthening southerly flow to sweep northward along the coast.

Areas between Taree and Tweed heads can expect some on and off shower activity starting later today but picking up on Wednesday/Thursday as some instability develops (instability or CAPE in this context can allow for heavier precipitation), with daily falls between 1-10mm and 5 day falls no more than 30mm expected. Unfortunately, inland areas (even those just slightly inland like Grafton) will see very little rainfall.

For Southeastern Queensland the picture is even drier, only a couple of showers (up to 10mm) is forecast around the Gold Coast, outer Islands and Sunshine Coastlines, easing off at Fraser Island, with metro Brisbane expecting marginal accumulations (0-5mm) and inland areas like Ipswich likely to see nothing (