Clarence Valley NSW SES

03/11/2026

Glen Innes, Grafton, Rappville and surrounds
severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall with flash flooding possible, destructive winds, giant hailstones:

- Grafton
- Glen Innes
- Maclean
- Woodenbong
- Baryulgil
- Jackadgery

5 cm hail stones were reported at Blaxlands Creek around 2:00 pm.

2 cm hail stones were reported at Aberdeen at 3:35 pm.

90 km/h wind gust was reported at Glen Innes 3:55 pm.

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

Queensland communities
This warning applies to communities in NSW. Emergency warnings and advice are issued separately by each state. For Queensland-specific warnings and advice, visit disaster.qld.gov.au/current-warnings.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises GIANT HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS POSSIBLE IN NORTHERN NSW.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers, Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes and Plains districts.

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

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

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 4:20pm on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

03/11/2026

Inverell, Tenterfield, Grafton and surrounds
severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall with flash flooding possible, destructive winds, giant hailstones:

- Grafton
- Inverell
- Glen Innes
- Woodenbong
- Baryulgil
- Jackadgery

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

Queensland communities
This warning applies to communities in NSW. Emergency warnings and advice are issued separately by each state. For Queensland-specific warnings and advice, visit disaster.qld.gov.au/current-warnings.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands districts.

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

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

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 3:25pm on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

03/11/2026

⛈️ Thunders storms might be coming our way later today.

The safest place during a storm is under secure shelter, aware from trees, powerlines, creeks and low-lying areas.

Here are some things you can do to stay safe and be prepared:
🔸Keep an eye on the weather radar and avoid travel during heavy rain.
🔸Move your car under cover or away from trees and powerlines if safe to do so.
🔸Tie down loose items in your yard.
🔸Stay indoors away from windows and keep children and pets indoors as well.
🔸Report fallen power lines to Essential Energy 13 20 80.

🛑 Steer clear of floodwaters. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.
⚠️ Remember, flash flooding is dangerous and unpredictable. Stay vigilant.
📲 Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information, especially as the weather moves through and may affect other areas.

📞 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 13:15 AEST on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

02/11/2026

Parts of the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands
severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall with flash flooding possible, destructive winds, damaging winds, giant hailstones, large hailstones:

- Grafton
- Casino
- Maclean
- Coraki
- Woodenbong
- Baryulgil

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises a moist and unstable airmass about northeastern NSW is resulting in the development of severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.
Severe thunderstorms are moving towards the NSW border in the southern Riverina, generated by a low pressure system over northwestern Victoria.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers, Riverina and Northern Tablelands districts.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, damaging, locally destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands districts.

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

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

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 5:51pm on Monday 2nd November 2026.

02/11/2026

Grafton, Woodenbong and surrounds
severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall with flash flooding possible, destructive winds, giant hailstones:

- Grafton
- Woodenbong

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, damaging, locally destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Grafton, Woodenbong.

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

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/pHjL1Y

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 4:56pm on Monday 2nd November 2026.

23/10/2026

⛈️There is a chance later tonight that heavy rain could fall from the Queensland border down to Coffs Harbour. If we see the heavy falls we can expect to see flash flooding.

🚗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).

22/10/2026

Northern Rivers & Upper Mid North Coast
severe weather
Stay indoors
Watch and Act

NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to heavy rainfall with flash flooding possible:

- Murwillumbah
- Coffs Harbour

The highest 24 hour totals to 9am this morning of 124mm at Upper Rous River within the Tweed Catchment.

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

Queensland communities
This warning applies to communities in NSW. Emergency warnings and advice are issued separately by each state. For Queensland-specific warnings and advice, visit disaster.qld.gov.au/current-warnings.

What are we expecting?

A very moist environment is combining with a surface trough and upper level instability to produce widespread moderate rainfall, leading to potential hazardous road conditions. Recent localised heavy falls have contributed to the current surface conditions, with many locations receiving 40 - 80mm over the past 24 hrs. While showers are expected to continue over night, rainfall rates are expected to reduce during the early to mid-evening.

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

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

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 12:45pm on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

07/09/2026

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