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Evacuations Ordered as Floods Escalate in NSW Coastal Regions

Heavy rain and strong winds have caused flash flooding, power outages, and emergency evacuations in parts of the Hunter and Mid North Coast, with severe weather expected to persist.

The state's emergency service has received thousands of calls for assistance in the past 24 hours and a "numerous amount of rescues" from floodwaters.
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Overview

  • Evacuation orders have been issued for Bulahdelah, Dungog, Paterson, and Gloucester as rivers rise faster than forecast, threatening major flooding.
  • The Bureau of Meteorology predicts rainfall totals of up to 230mm in some areas, with hazardous surf conditions and damaging winds continuing along the NSW coast.
  • The NSW State Emergency Service has responded to over 2,000 calls for assistance, including 22 flood rescues, and has deployed aerial and ground assets to high-risk areas.
  • Flash flooding has closed major roads, including Wakehurst Parkway in Sydney, while power outages have left thousands of residents in Sydney and the Central Coast without electricity.
  • Authorities have warned of significant risks from coastal erosion, flash flooding, and rising rivers, urging residents to avoid floodwaters and monitor emergency updates.