Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Met - Evacuate Immediately Extreme Wedderburn 11/09/2024
This Emergency Warning to Evacuate Immediately is being issued due to flash flooding at Wedderburn.

  • If you are in Wedderburn, evacuate immediately. Do not enter floodwater. If you cannot leave safely, shelter in a safe place indoors.
  • Heavy rainfall is causing localised flash flooding.
  • Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast.
  • Flash flooding is impacting Wedderburn.
  • Be aware that heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
Evacuate immediately. There is a risk to life and properties.
What you should do:

Travel to a safe location, such as:
  • The relief centre open at [Hotel].
  • Family or friends’ homes located away from flooding.
When you leave remember to take your pets, mobile phone and medications.

If you are travelling by car:
  • 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.

If you stay:
  • If you choose to stay, emergency services may not be able to help you.
  • 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.

This warning is current to f you do notevacuate before this time, your property may be isolated or inundated with water and it may be too late to leave.

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:
  • Many homes have become isolated by floodwater.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 11/09/2024 02:10 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:

Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.