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November 9, 2026

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NSW SES. Supplied

The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has received more than 13,500 calls and responded to more than 7,300 incidents following the impacts of Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred across northern NSW.

In the last 24 hours, the NSW SES responded to 249 incidents, including three flood rescues, which involved cars driving through floodwaters and assisting people for medical treatment.

All emergency warnings have been downgraded, with 94 Watch and Act or Advice level warnings in place from Taree all the way to the Queensland border.

As weather conditions ease, NSW SES crews are undertaking damage assessments. More than 50 multi-agency rapid damage assessment teams are out on field across the Northern Rivers, already completing more than 1,500 damage assessments.

Isolated properties

The number of isolated properties is dynamically changing as flood water recedes. Over the last 24 hours, Isolations have occurred at Darkwood Road Thora (west of Leans Bridge), Iluka, Yamba, Tucabia, Palmers Rd, Cedar Creek, Byrrill Creek, Uki, Mulquimneys Rd Fiddler’s Creek, Bungawalbin, Rappville, Parts of Kangaroo and Middle Creek, Lawrence, Wooli, Minnie Watter and Diggers Camp.

NSW SES will have teams in the field to support with clearing roads and undertaking damage assessments.

The NSW SES has received more than 60 requests for resupply, supporting communities from the west of Port Macquarie, through the Upper Clarence and into the Northern Rivers.

Those who need urgent medical, food or water supplies can contact the NSW SES on 132 500 and we can assist with deliveries.

For the most up to date information, download the hazards near me app or visit the NSW SES website.



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