Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Met - Stay Indoors Moderate Miners Rest 07/10/2026
This Flash Flood Watch and Act is being issued for Miners Rest. 

  • Heavy rainfall is causing localised flash flooding. 
  • You can stay safe by avoiding flooded and low-lying areas. 
  • Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast. 
  • If you are located in Miners Rest, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater.
  • It is too late to leave. You should seek shelter indoors, away from floodwater.
What you should do: 
Floodwater is dangerous - never enter floodwater. 

If you are inside: 
  • Stay inside and be aware of rising floodwater. 
  • 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 stay away from trees, drains, low lying areas, creeks, canals, culverts and floodwater. 
  • You should seek shelter indoors, away from floodwater. 

If you are driving: 
  • 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. 

You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters PowerFM 103.1 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.
  • During floods, buildings may attract rats, spiders and snakes.
  • For road closure information, check the VicTraffic website (https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/), contact your local council or call VicRoads (13 11 70). 
This message was issued by State Emergency Service. 
The next update is expected by 07/10/2026 04:20 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.