The Latest Breaking News from SES

Flood-impacted towns across New South Wales are on high alert as thunderstorms begin creeping through the state ahead of forecast downpours over the weekend.

Severe weather is once again headed for regional NSW with authorities acknowledging the renewed flood warnings are disheartening.

Some residents are choosing to stay in the mostly Aboriginal community of Namoi Village as the state's flood crisis continues.

Some NSW residents could remain isolated by floods for weeks as the State Emergency Service continues supply drops and support. 

The Dharriwaa Elders Group say flood-struck Aboriginal communities are being forced to choose between dispossession or homelessness due to a lack of emergency accommodation.

Flood-hit homes and businesses in Forbes will be assessed for damage as the focus extends to other downstream towns in New South Wales.

Walgett, Collarenebri and Lightning Ridge isolated as more than 140 flood warnings remain in place across New South Wales and Victoria

Receding floodwaters are allowing some evacuated residents to fully comprehend the extent of damage to their homes and businesses.

A pregnant woman whose waters broke during a near-record flood has been rescued by the State Emergency Services and rushed to hospital just in time to give birth.

Outback residents of this town say a drop-in information session has left them "scratching their heads". But authorities say they are doing the best they can.

With around 1,000 Forbes residents already affected by flood evacuation warnings in NSW, the SES is urging people to be aware of the danger as a river peak looms. Crews also rescue a pregnant woman in labour overnight.