Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Met - Move to Higher Ground Extreme Mount Emu Creek Skipton Last Tuesday at 4:30 PM
This Major Flood Warning is being issued for   Mount Emu Creek Skipton.
    Major flooding may occur at Skipton on Friday morining
    River level rises and minor flooding are occurring along the Mt Emu Creek at Skipton in response to heavy rainfall.
     with moderate flooding expected to develop from Tonight.
     Major flooding is possible from Tomorow morning.
    In the 24 hours to 1:00 pm Today, rainfall totals of up to 70 mm have been recorded in the Mt Emu Creek Catchment.
     Rainfall is continuing This afternoon but expected to ease during The evening.
Two relief centres have been opened  at the CFA station on Beaufort Road on the west side of Skipton and at the football netball club rooms on Osborn St the East side of Skiption.
Skiption could be impacted anytime between Midnight  and 06:00 am If you are located in this area you are in danger - act now to protect yourself, and move to higher ground.
Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous.
What you should do:

  • Floodwater is dangerous - never enter floodwater. 
  • Decide if you will evacuate if it become necessary. 
  • Contact family members and neighbours to ensure  they are aware of the situation.
  • Follow your emergency plan and locate your  emergency kit, if you have one.
If you choose to leave:
  • Remember to take your pets, mobile phone, spare clothes and medications.
  • Travel to the home of family or friends who are in a safe location, away from flooding.
  • Turn off gas and electricity at your home or workplace.
  • Farmers should move livestock and machinery to higher ground.
  • Be aware of any road closures when you leave.
If you are travelling:
  • Do not enter flooded areas. Turn around a find a safe alternative route.
  • Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris and damaged roads or bridges.
  • Floodwater is dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater. 
  • Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au) for road closures and follow instructions from emergency services.
If you stay or if it is unsafe to leave:
  • Make sure you have enough food, drinking water, medications and pet food to survive for three to five days in case you become isolated.
  • Use plugs, sandbags or household items to block toilets, sinks and drains to stop sewerage backflow.
  • Move valuables and vital household items up on high surfaces, such as on top of tables, chairs, benches and beds.
Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.

Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay. 
Impacts in your area: 
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 11:00 pm  or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed: 
www.emergency.vic.gov.au 
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226 
VicEmergency app 
Facebook or Twitter (#vicfloods) 
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV. 

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.