Current Flood Situation - 2012
Report flood damage
Farmers should report flood damage and stock losses to NSW DPI on 1800 814 647 or damage.report@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Online flood damage report
Farmers are encouraged to report flood damage to NSW DPI to assist NSW authorities in determining the extent of damage caused by flooding and assess potential support measures.
Grants now available
The NSW and Federal Governments have triggered the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), making available clean-up and recovery grants of up to $15,000 for eligible primary producers and small businesses. Farmers and small businesses should contact the Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593 for further information.
Important phone numbers
- Farmers in need of assistance should call the SES hotline on 132500.
- Farmers should report flood damage and stock losses to NSW DPI on 1800 814 647.
Flood warnings
- Visit www.bom.gov.au for the latest flood warnings and river levels.
Flood homepage
Visit the flood homepage for more information about flood emergencies and managing livestock in a flood situation.
This video provides information and advice for rural property owners in response to recent NSW flooding.
Important Information
- Impacts and management of flooding and waterlogging in citrus orchards
- Animal health problems following floods and drought-breaking rains
- Buying hay or silage after a flood, fire or drought – visual assessment
- Help for flood affected communities (1 MB,
) - Flooded vineyard case studies (www.gwrdc.com.au)
Current Situation
The flood situation has now eased across much of the State.Vast areas of NSW were impacted throughout 2012, including major river systems in the north west, far west, central west, south east and south west.
NSW DPI works closely with State Emergency Service and Livestock Health and Pest Authorities to assist affected rural communities and primary producers.
A number of Local Government Areas have been declared Natural Disaster areas as a result of these events. A full list and further information is available at: www.emergency.nsw.gov.au/content.php/941.html.
NSW DPI continues to urge producers to report flood damage.
Accurate information on flood damage is critical for NSW authorities to determine the extent of damage and assess potential support measures.
Farmers should report all forms of damage, including stock and fodder losses, and damage to crops, pastures, fencing and other farm infrastructure.
Farmers can report flood damage and stock losses:
- online at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/responses/flooding-2012/flood-damage-report;
- to the flood report hotline on 1800 814 647; or
- by emailing damage.report@dpi.nsw.gov.au.