Flood Facts

• In Australia 1.3 million homes have a flood risk rating
• The estimated average annual cost of floods in Australia is $314 million*.
• The emergency services sector, as well as the insurance industry recommends that homeowners and organisations implement annual risk management strategies which include disaster planning and preparation.
• The SES encourages all homes and businesses to consider their readiness for floods and storms, including developing an emergency plan.
• Look at your state SES website for FloodSafe and emergency planning information.

Urban Areas with Flood Risk Rating

	Urban Area	Addresses with Risk Rating
	Georges R Hawksbury-Nepean R Upper Parramatta R Singleton Maitland Lismore Macksville Taree Kempsey Murwillumbah Narrabri Wagga Wagga Queanbeyan Grafton Deniliquin Launceston Rockhampton Wyong & Tuggerah L Brisbane R Nerang R Ipswich Cairns (Baron R) Wangarrata Benalla Ballarat Shepparton Mackay Dalby Lower Hunter R	145,562 210,698 60,455 4,389 17,943 19,007 1,127 5,802 4,495 1,972 2,033 17,780 10,667 7,052 2,879 30,774 23,881 35,971 458,374 69,549 25,606 7,078 6,825 4,935 31,264 16,674 14,979 3,309 55,970