The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Four days after a ferocious flash flood razed much of Eugowra, in central west NSW, residents and volunteers from neighbouring towns are cleaning up.

Leeds is set to see a dry day, despite the weather warning

The NSW Premier says a blanket ban on flood-plain development is not helpful after the Eugowra disaster, while Labor vows it will stop it if voted into power.

Flood-weary residents in Australia's southeast were urged to remain on high alert for major flooding through the weekend, authorities said on Friday, as swollen rivers continued to roll downstream despite an ease in severe weather conditions.

Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of several NSW councils to propose a significant rise in rates to ensure services are maintained.

Frustrations bubble over in the Central West, where a local man has demanded more support for flood-stricken communities from the NSW premier, as prepare-to-evacuate orders are issued for towns downstream of Forbes.

‘Danger to life’ warning issued for parts of Scotland, with some areas braced for a month’s worth of rain in 36 hours

Fast, deep and devastating — these aerial photographs show how communities across NSW have been swept away as floods pummelled towns across the state this week.

The North East of Scotland is particularly expected to be "significantly impacted" by persistent rain that will get worse overnight with an amber weather warning in force.

The mapping shows many more properties than previously thought will be at flood risk in a "worst-case" weather scenario, prompting concerns over insurance premiums.

On Monday, residents of Eugowra in New South Wales had to flee for their lives. They had only minutes to get to higher ground – or their rooftops – to escape what’s been dubbed an “inland tsunami” of water. This week, many other towns across western NSW faced renewed floods. For many…