The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Victoria rain eases, river threat remains

It is still not safe to return to the northern Victorian town of Echuca, but flood levels are expected to drop from major to moderate overnight.

AAP · Nov 3, 2022

Residents told to evacuate as flood waters rise in regional Australia

Hundreds of residents in major regional towns across Australia's most populous state are being urged to leave homes as slow-moving floodwaters push downstream and the country's fourth major flood crisis this year rolls into a second month.

Reuters · Nov 3, 2022

Flood emergency 'far from over', Victorian SES warns, as swollen Murray River rattles border communities

Record rainfall which fell across Victoria in October continues to pose a flood risk, with dams at capacity and authorities warning residents in the north of the state to remain on high alert.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

Flash flooding in Cootamundra and other NSW towns leaves trail of destruction and huge clean-up task

Terrifying flash floods have ripped out trees, smashed cars into bridges and washed away furniture in the NSW Riverina and Southern Tablelands — leaving businesses and residents to clean up the mess.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

Disease warning as Victoria cleans up

Rescues continue in floodwaters near the Victorian-NSW border even as weather conditions ease, if only temporarily.

AAP · Nov 2, 2022

Evacuation orders issued for Gunnedah, Wagga Wagga and Forbes as flood risk builds in NSW

Residents in Gunnedah, Wagga Wagga and Forbes are being ordered to leave their homes.

ABC News · Nov 1, 2022

PM worried for NSW men washed away in ute

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is fearful for the lives of two men missing in floodwaters in NSW, after their ute was washed off a flooded causeway.

AAP · Nov 1, 2022

Perth flood victims have had enough and call for swift action at packed meeting

Perth residents and business-owners shared their frustrations at a public meeting on Friday

Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022

Aberdeen flooding leaves cars submerged in water and homes affected

Around 40 reports have been made to the council about flooding on city roads on Tuesday.

Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022

Nottinghamshire flooding: Hucknall residents 'battle to stop water entering their homes'

It's had a 'devastating' impact

Nottingham Post · Nov 1, 2022