# Severe storms and tornadoes in New South Wales

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/severe-storms-and-tornadoes-in-new-south-wales
> Updated: 2026-10-07T06:10:59.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

On October 3, 2026, severe storms and tornadoes struck the New South Wales South Coast and the Goulburn district. In Ulladulla, a tornado caused significant property damage, including roofs being torn from homes, shattered windows in the central business district, and boats being lifted from moorings. The Bureau of Meteorology noted wind gusts increased rapidly, and the State Emergency Service (SES) responded to dozens of incidents in the area.

In the Goulburn district, a mini-tornado with estimated winds of 110km/h uprooted at least 84 trees and damaged multiple houses. Cleanup efforts involved local farmers, council crews, and SES volunteers. Following the destruction, SES units in Nowra, St Georges Basin, and Ulladulla scheduled community open days to provide residents with information on storm and flood preparedness.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Tornadoes and severe storms cause destruction in Goulburn and Ulladulla

A mini-tornado and severe storms caused widespread damage to homes and trees in Goulburn and Ulladulla, prompting SES community preparedness events.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tornadoes-and-severe-storms-cause-destruction-in-goulburn-and-ulladulla

### 2026-10-03: Ulladulla tornado causes significant damage on NSW South Coast

A rare tornado struck Ulladulla on Australia's NSW South Coast, damaging homes, downing trees, and leaving at least two residences uninhabitable amid severe thunderstorms.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ulladulla-tornado-causes-significant-damage-on-nsw-south-coast

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