Central Coast News

Flood warnings remain as summer storm lashes NSW coast

January 18, 2026

The Central Coast has bore the brunt of a severe overnight system – with up to 250 millimetres of relentless rain dumped on some parts of the region.

As the SES works through hundreds of calls for help – tonight, a series of flood warnings remain in place – as far north, as the Hunter.

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Lauren Evans

Originally from Sydney, Lauren Evans began her journalism career in 2022 after completing a Bachelor of Media at UNSW. Following multiple TV roles in Hobart and Orange, she joined NBN News at the start of 2025 and is based in Gosford. Any potential leads can be sent to lauren.evans@nine.com.au.

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