Four rescues, more than 170 calls for help: Flash flooding hits Newcastle

Four rescues, more than 170 calls for help: Flash flooding hits Newcastle

Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue on the Hunter coast with showers easing by early next week. Hazardous surf warning issued.

Residents left with large clean up after Newcastle flash flooding

Newcastle residents have spent the day cleaning up – and counting the cost – after flash flooding inundated homes and backyards yesterday. A late afternoon deluge, making suburban streets look like rivers.

Newcastle flash flooding triggers road closures, rescues

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) predicted Newcastle, and the Hunter, would experience further flash flooding this week.