Chaos Unfolds as Snow and Floods Hit NSW, Woman Missing in Cessnock
So, here’s what’s been unfolding across New South Wales, and it’s been nothing short of extreme. Over the weekend, wild weather has taken a serious toll on the Hunter, New England, and Mid North Coast regions. We're talking torrential rain, heavy snowfall, and strong winds all hitting at once—and the situation has become dangerous very quickly.
One of the most concerning developments is that a young woman is currently missing after being swept away by floodwaters near Cessnock. It happened Saturday night when a car got stuck while trying to drive through floodwaters in Rothbury. There were two women in the vehicle—both in their 20s—and they tried to escape when it became clear the car wouldn’t move. Tragically, one of them was swept away and hasn’t been found yet. Emergency crews resumed their search early this morning. A 40-year-old man was also rescued from the same area after getting caught in rising waters.
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Meanwhile, the New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) has been absolutely inundated with calls. Over 1,400 incidents have been logged, with volunteers responding to everything from stranded motorists to damaged buildings. Snowfall has been so heavy in the New England region that entire sections of the New England Highway had to be closed. Around 200 vehicles were left stranded in snow across several locations, including Waterfall Way and Grafton Road.
In Armidale and Glen Innes, people woke up to landscapes blanketed in snow—some saying it’s the heaviest fall they’ve seen in decades. Residents have been told to remain near shelter as the conditions are still unpredictable, with more snow expected.
Flood warnings are also in effect for Tamworth, Gunnedah, and Manilla. Areas around Scone are on high alert, with evacuation orders issued early this morning. Communities in Gunnedah-Talibah Flats, Rosebrook, and Calala are being told to prepare for isolation, as major flooding is expected to make roads impassable.
And it’s not just the snow and rain. Strong winds, some gusting over 90 kilometers per hour, have been hammering the coast. The SES has deployed more than 1,000 volunteers across the state, trying to stay on top of the chaos. People are being urged to avoid unnecessary travel, and absolutely not to drive through floodwaters.
All in all, this is shaping up to be one of the most intense weather events NSW has seen in a long while. The message from authorities is clear—stay safe, stay put if you can, and don’t take risks.
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