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Brand New 26 Mar 2026 (UPDATE 1) flooding - Evacuate now

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NSW State Emergency Service

NSW State Emergency Service

Emergency Warning

Evacuate now

Emergency Warning

NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE NOW due to dangerous flooding:

  • Location A
  • Location B

You must evacuate now because your evacuation routes will be blocked by 5:00 pm.

Evacuation Information

You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by flooding.

If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, internet and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you, and buildings may not be able to withstand the impact of flood water.

This warning is for communities in NSW. Floods have different impacts on either side of the Murray River. For information and warnings relevant to Victoria, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au or call 1800 226 226. Always follow advice from your State's emergency services.

This emergency warning was first issued Tuesday 31 Mar 6:30 pm. It has been updated based on extended flood predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology. If you are located in the warning area, you were warned to Evacuate before Wednesday 01 Apr 6:30 pm.

It is not safe to return. Continue to avoid flood-affected areas.

What are we expecting?

The following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwater:

  • [Areas of impact]

This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.

What you need to do:

  • If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it. [TEST UPDATE 20 JUN]
  • Gather your possessions for evacuation. These might include mobile phone, charger, battery-powered radio, medicine, rain gear, warm clothes, blankets, baby and pet items, water, food, torch, something to attract attention, and valuables like photos and insurance or banking records.
  • Gather your pet(s) and companion animals for safe travel.
  • Relocate waste containers, chemicals, and poisons well above floor level.
  • The safest option is to evacuate as early as possible to avoid additional hazards. Do not wait until the last minute.
  • Immediately move to a safer location away from present and potential flooding. Travel to the home of family or friends who are in a safe location away from present and potential flooding.
  • If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over on higher ground away from trees, drains, low-lying areas, and floodwater. Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded.
  • Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris, and damaged roads or bridges.
  • Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
  • If there is a flooded road, turn around, find a safer way or wait until floods ease.
  • Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.

For more information:

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234
Accessibility

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency:

  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and request NSW SES.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call NSW SES.