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Community mops up after storm cuts power, damages homes

SES crews responded to reports of more than 120 damaged homes after a storm in NSW's Riverina. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)

Rescue crews are cleaning up after a severe storm cut power to regional communities and damaged more than 100 properties.

Emergency crews responded to more than 120 reports of damaged properties after a severe storm impacted the Riverina region, in southwest NSW, on Saturday afternoon. 

The towns of The Rock and Yenda were the worst hit, with widespread power outages, uprooted trees and damaged roofs. 

Storm damage in the Riverina region
The southwest NSW towns of The Rock and Yenda were among the worst hit. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)

Griffith, Wagga Wagga and Coleambally were also impacted. 

NSW SES southern zone commander Chief Superintendent Ben Pickup said the storm came through the area about 3pm.

Despite the widespread damage, he said there were no reports of injuries or major infrastructure damage.

"We have 15 teams of SES crews on the ground alongside VRA, NSW RFS, and Fire and Rescue NSW who will be working through the various requests," he said late on Saturday. 

SES crews respond to storm damage
People affected by the storms are being urged to contact the SES for assistance. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)

"There are widespread power outages with many trees bringing down powerlines. 

"Our priority is getting through the various damaged properties and undertaking initial assessments to render them safe."

Mr Pickup urged those affected to contact the SES for assistance.

He said severe storms were expected to continue into Saturday evening in the southwest slopes area.  

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