Type Status Location Last Updated
Warning - Met Moderate Dundonnell, Mortlake, Woorndoo 31/01/2020
This Warning is being issued for Mortlake area. 

  • Heavy rainfall is causing localised flash flooding.
  • You can stay safe by avoiding flooded areas.
  • Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast.
  • Flash flooding is impacting Mortlake.
If you are located in Mortlake, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater.

What you should do:
Floodwater is dangerous - do not enter floodwater.

If you are inside:
  • Stay inside and be aware of changing conditions.
  • If floodwater comes inside, move to a higher point such as a kitchen bench or second story.
  • Follow your emergency plan, if you have one.
  • Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, if safe to do so.

If you are outside:
  • You should stay away from trees, drains, low lying areas, creeks, canals, culverts and floodwater.
  • You should seek shelter indoors, away from floodwater.

If you are driving:
  • Do not drive through floodwater.
  • Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded.
  • Be aware of driving hazards, such as mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
  • If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low lying areas and floodwater.

You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.

Call Triple Zero (000) in a life threatening emergency. For emergency assistance from the SES call 132 500.
Impacts in your area:

  • During floods, buildings may attract rats, spiders and snakes.

This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 31/01/2020 11:30 pm or as the situation changes.

Flood information:
Stay informed:
  • Via www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
  • Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
  • Call the VicEmergency Hotline to talk to someone about this warning on freecall 1800 226 226.
  • People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have a speech/communication impairment can contact VicEmergency Hotline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
  • For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VicEmergency Hotline. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number.
  • Download the VicEmergency app or follow VicEmergency on Twitter (#vicfloods or #vicstorms) or Facebook.