NSW Floods Live: 600+ Rescued, 50,000 Stranded in Mid North.

NSW Floods Live Updates: 600+ Rescued, 50,000 Isolated as Mid North Coast Crisis Deepens

Catastrophic Floods Hit NSW: State of Emergency Declared

More than 600 people have been rescued and over 50,000 residents isolated as torrential rains and rising rivers lash the Mid North Coast of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The unfolding natural disaster, declared a state of emergency, is one of the worst flooding events in the region’s recent history.

📍 Live Updates: NSW Flooding Situation as of May 23, 2025

🚨 SES has confirmed 635 flood rescues since the weekend began
🌊 Towns including Taree, Kempsey, Wingham, and Port Macquarie are severely affected
🚧 Road closures and power outages widespread across the region
📢 Evacuation orders issued for multiple low-lying areas
🏫 Schools and businesses closed until further notice
🚁 Rescue helicopters and boats deployed to assist stranded residents

👉 Stay tuned for real-time updates from NSW SES, BOM, and ABC News

🗺️ Areas Most Affected by Mid North Coast Floods

Town/City	Status	Key Impact
Port Macquarie	Severe	Homes submerged, evacuation underway
Taree	Critical	Widespread flooding, aerial rescues ongoing
Kempsey	Isolated	Roads cut off, limited emergency access
Wingham	High Risk	SES coordinating door-to-door evacuations
Bellingen	Watch & Act	River nearing breaking point

🌧️ Why Is NSW Facing Such Intense Flooding?

According to meteorologists, the floods are driven by:

A slow-moving low-pressure system
Saturated catchments from earlier rain events
Overflowing rivers like the Macleay, Hastings, and Manning
La Niña-influenced weather patterns increasing rainfall intensity

Climate scientists also warn that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent due to global climate change.

🚨 Evacuation Orders & Emergency Services Info

✅ NSW SES urges residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate early and follow official instructions.
📱 For emergencies, call 000
🆘 For flood help, call 132 500 (SES NSW)
📡 Stay tuned to ABC Radio, BOM alerts, and Live Traffic NSW for updates

🏠 Evacuation centres have opened in:
Wauchope Showground
Kempsey High School
Taree Basketball Stadium

📷 Real Stories from the Ground

“Water came through our windows. We had just minutes to leave,” says Lara from Taree.
“This is worse than the 2021 floods,” says SES volunteer John M., who’s helped rescue dozens stranded on rooftops.

Thousands are using social media to share photos, videos, and cries for help with hashtags like #NSWFloods, #MidNorthCoastFloods, and #NSWSES.