Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Met - Evacuate Immediately Extreme Skipton 05/05/2026
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Skipton. 
  • If you live, work or are holidaying in this area, you should Evacuate Immediately.

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.

Major flooding may occur along the Mt Emu Creek to Skipton.The Mt Emu Creek at Skipton is currently at 2.26 metres and rising, with minor flooding. The Mt Emu Creek at Skipton is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (4.70 m) Tonight. The river level may reach the major flood level (5.80 m) tomorrow morning.
  • Floodwaters are rapidly rising
  • Flooding is expected to impact Skipton at 12:00am Midnight.
If you are located in Skipton, it is recommended you evacuate immediately.
What you should do: 

Travel to a safe location. Options include: 
  • The relief centre that has been opened at Skipton CFA (for Skipton West) & Skipton Football & Netball Oval (Skipton East).  

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

Floodwater is dangerous - never enter floodwater. 

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 12:00am Midnight. 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. 

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:
The bridge on the Glenelg Highway is closed.

  • Access is anticipated to be cut to Smythe and Wright Streets, and part of the Glenelg Highway.  
  • Floodwater may impact upto 27 properties with 25 experiencing flooding above-floor level.  
This message was issued by State Emergency Service. 

The next update is expected by 06/05/2026 12:00 am 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.