Type Status Location Last Updated
Evacuate Immediately - Infra Severe Rocklands 12/09/2024
If you live, work, or are holidaying in Glenelgn you should evacuate now.

  • Flash flooding resulting in a rapid rise in water level is likely to occur due to dam failure.
If you are located in Glenelgn, it is strongly recommended that you evacuate now.
What you should do:

Travel to a safe location. Options include: 
  • A relief centre that has been opened at Nhill.
  • The home of family or friends who live in a safe location, away from flooding.
  • Other test regional loccc.

The safest evacuation route is by car.

When you leave remember to take your pets, mobile phone and medications. 

If you are travelling by car:
  • Do not enter flooded areas. Turn around a find a safe alternative route.
  • For road closure information go to traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or call 131 170.
  • Floodwater is dangerous - never drive through floodwater.

If you stay:
  • If you choose to stay, emergency services may not be able to help you. 
  • Shelter in the highest location possible.

This warning is current to 12/09/2024 11:50 am. If you do not evacuate before this time, your property may be isolated or inundated with water and it may be too late to leave.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Isolation of homes and building caused by quickly rising floodwater, impacting areas that are normally dry.
This message was issued by Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning.

The next update is expected by 12/09/2024 11:50 am or as the situation changes.

Evacuation information: 
Emergency contacts: 
Stay informed: 
  • Go to www.emergency.vic.gov.au. 
  • Listen to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
  • Phone the VicEmergency Hotline to talk to someone about this warning on 1800 226 226 (freecall).
  • 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, phone 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 Facebook.