Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Met - Take Shelter Now Extreme Wedderburn, Korong Vale, Glenalbyn, Skinners Flat, Wedderburn Junction 26/09/2024
This Flash Flood Emergency Warning is being issued for Wedderburn and surrounding areas.
  • Very dangerous conditions are being caused by flash flooding in Wedderburn.
  • You can stay safe by avoiding flooded and low-lying areas.
  • Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast.
  • Be aware that heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads. 
  • 120mm of rain has fallen since midday Wednesday.
  • Rain is expected to continue to fall in the area for another hour.
  • Floodwaters are expected to continue to rise.
If you are located in Wedderburn and surrounding areas, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors and shelter, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater.
What you should do:

  • Floodwater is dangerous - never enter floodwater.
  • If you are in a life threatening emergency or if you need rescuing, call Triple Zero (000). For emergency assistance from the SES, call 132 500.

If you are inside:
  • Stay inside and monitor 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 try to shelter in a safe place indoors.
  • If you cannot shelter indoors, stay well away from trees, drains, low lying areas and floodwater. 
  • If you are camping, move people, pets, your camping gear and vehicle immediately to higher ground [insert known higher ground / a safer place location], if still safe to do so.

If you are driving:
  • Floodwater is dangerous - do not drive through floodwater.
  • Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded.
  • Be aware of road hazards such as mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
  • If driving conditions are dangerous, pull over in a safe location away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater.
Impacts in your area:
  • Homes and buildings in the area will be flooded.
  • Power, water and telephone services could be lost in Wedderburn.
  • Roads or bridges could be flooded.

For recovery information contact Loddon Shire go to www.emergency.vic.gov.au/relief or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 26/09/2024 03:10 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.