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NSW Floods Leave Over 10,000 Properties Damaged as Relief Efforts Escalate

More than 500 properties have been declared uninhabitable, with insurance claims rising rapidly and communities bracing for extensive rebuilding.

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Flooding in Port Macquarie, NSW, Friday May 23, 2025 (Image: AAP/Lindsay Moller)
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Overview

  • At least 10,000 homes and businesses on the NSW Mid North Coast have been destroyed or seriously damaged by the floods, with 3,300 properties assessed so far.
  • Over 500 properties have been declared uninhabitable, a number expected to grow as damage assessments continue.
  • Insurance claims are increasing at a rate of 1,000 per day, with approximately 3,500 claims filed as of now.
  • Residents are being relocated to emergency housing while significant rebuilding efforts are planned for affected communities.
  • The NSW government and emergency services, involving 2,200 personnel, are providing ongoing relief and support through evacuation and recovery centers.