NSW SES Narrabri Unit

25/10/2026

East of Narrabri
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:

- Barraba
- Tingha
- Bundarra
- Boggabri

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises that a moist and unstable airmass is situated across most of New South Wales, ahead of a trough and cold front crossing the state. Isolated severe thunderstorms have developed ahead of and with these features and are moving rapidly to the east and southeast.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce locally destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the 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/u-3MVM

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 7:51pm on Sunday 25th October 2026.

25/09/2026

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19/06/2026

Volunteer Leadership Opportunity – Deputy Local Commander

Are you passionate about your community and ready to make a meaningful difference?

NSW SES is seeking applications for the volunteer position of Deputy Local Commander, supporting our communities across Boggabri, Narrabri, Wee Waa and Pilliga.

As a Deputy Local Commander, you'll play a key role in leading volunteers, building capability, strengthening community resilience, and supporting emergency operations within your local area.

Whether you're an existing volunteer looking to take the next step or a community-minded leader seeking a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply.

📍 Areas covered: Boggabri, Narrabri, Wee Waa and Pilliga
📍 Volunteer Position – Deputy Local Commander

Your community needs leaders. Could that leader be you?

For more information and application details, visit: https://ow.ly/yzuS50ZeuHW

26/05/2026

⚠️ Weather Update ⚠️

With the forecast for a bit more rain heading our way from tonight through the end of the week, the NSW SES are moving one of our Unimogs into the area in preparation. This vehicle will be stationed at Narrabri for the next few days and will be available if needed.

Please remember this is only a precautionary measure, we want to make sure we have assets in place in case the need arises as part of our normal operational procedures.

If you do see the team out and about in the Unimog, or any of our vehicles give the guys a wave.

NSW SES
NSW SES Narrabri Unit
ABC New England North West
Narrabri Shire

27/10/2025

The NSW SES are set up at the Crossing Theatre, if you have some time come down and say hi, have chat about the flooding events in August and have a walk over the Big Map - this is a 15x 20m map of the entire Peel and Namoi catchment.

We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback around how the NSW SES can continue to help your community.

Narrabri Shire
Roy Butler MP
Narrabri Notice Board (Original)
Narrabri Shire Community Radio - 2Max FM

The NSW SES will be holding a community meeting on Monday the 27th of October from 2-6pm at the Crossing Theatre.

We would love to hear from the community in particular around the August flooding events, if you are available, please drop in for a chat.

We will also have the "Big Map" set up for the event, for anyone who has never seen this before, the Big Map is a 15 x 12m map of the Namoi Catchment that you can walk on and explore your catchment - If you are planning on taking a walk on the map its socks only (NO SHOES).

Looking forward to seeing as many residents from the community as possible.

NSW SES
Narrabri Notice Board (Original)
Narrabri Shire
Narrabri Shire Community Radio - 2Max FM

17/10/2025

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS
For people in Hunter and parts of Mid North Coast, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:30 pm Friday, 17 October 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continue moving to the northeast into the early evening.

Weather situation: A warm, moist and unstable environment is interacting with a surface trough to generate severe thunderstorms across eastern and northern parts of the state. Severe storms are likely to persist into the evening, moving to the northeast ahead of an approaching southerly wind change that that has reached Sydney and will progress further north over the coming hours.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Taree, Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Port Macquarie, Scone, Mudgee, Narrabri, Walgett, Kempsey, Coonabarabran and Coonamble.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Illawarra district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

4 cm hailstones were reported at Stuart Town around 4:50 pm

2 cm hailstones were reported at Gulargambone around 4:30 pm

3 cm hailstones were reported at Engadine around 4:20 pm

3 cm hailstones were reported at Molong around 3:45 pm

3 cm hailstones were reported at Moorland around 3:15 pm

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:30 pm.

14/10/2025

The NSW SES will be holding a community meeting on Monday the 27th of October from 2-6pm at the Crossing Theatre.

We would love to hear from the community in particular around the August flooding events, if you are available, please drop in for a chat.

We will also have the "Big Map" set up for the event, for anyone who has never seen this before, the Big Map is a 15 x 12m map of the Namoi Catchment that you can walk on and explore your catchment - If you are planning on taking a walk on the map its socks only (NO SHOES).

Looking forward to seeing as many residents from the community as possible.

NSW SES
Narrabri Notice Board (Original)
Narrabri Shire
Narrabri Shire Community Radio - 2Max FM

26/08/2025

Narrabri and surrounds flooding
Monitor conditions
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the flooding on the Namoi River:

- low lying areas along the Namoi River

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

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is currently 4.36 m and falling. The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri peaked at 4.59 m Monday evening below the minor flood level of (4.90 m).

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

- low lying areas along the Namoi River

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/dDv0t5

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 11:41am on Tuesday 26th August 2025.

25/08/2025

Boggabri - Braymont Road flooding
Monitor conditions
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the flooding on the Namoi River:

- Braymont Road
- Flood Hill Road
- and any property roads connected to the above

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

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Namoi River at Boggabri is currently at 6.68 and falling.

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

- Braymont Road
- Flood Hill Road
- and any property roads connected to the above

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/N6S28H

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 6:34pm on Monday 25th August 2025.

25/08/2025

Narrabri and surrounds flooding
Stay informed
Advice

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

- low lying areas along the Namoi River

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 Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is currently at 4.45 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri may peak near the minor flood level (4.90 m) Monday evening.

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

- low lying areas along the Namoi River

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/eIv0Sb

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 3:34pm on Monday 25th August 2025.