Flood Information Update: 16 October 2022

Flood Levels Major flooding peaked in Murchison at 12.0 meters last night. Goulburn River at Shepparton reached 11.84 meters at 6am, and is expected to peak at 12.2 meters by Monday 4.00am. Flood Impacts Over 7,950 properties have been flooded. 5,953 residents across Murchison, Tatura, Toolamba and Mooroopna have lost power due to a Powercore substation getting inundated with flood water breaching the levee around it. The time period for power loss is unknown. Power core will be sending messaging out to the affected residents. Tatura's Ballantyne Relief centre has Lost power and we will get a generator organised for the Relief Centre by 7/8am as this is our priority. We are trying to source additional generators as well. 142 residents in that area are on life support. Of those, 25 in the Vulnerable Peoples Registered (VPR) are a priority and VIC POL and Powercore are working with DHHS and GV Health and will make direct contact with vulnerable people to assist in any and all support that is required. Community to the west of Goulburn (Murchison, Mooroopna, Tatura and others) requiring medical/hospital support has been attended to by Kyabram Hospital which has been superb. Transport has been organised and is ready for people requiring travel to GV Health however preference is to go to Kyabram being a closer option and to share the load with GV Health. Flood water has encroached into the premises of Hakea Lodge, however flood modelling predictions strongly suggest no flood water will enter the building and residents of the lodge will not be at risk. This has been communicated to the Lodge on site manager an constant communications is being maintained by VIC POL with the on site manager. Sightseeing and driving around flooded areas

Please do NOT drive into flooded streets to have a look around. We understand this is a unique situation, one which many people have not seen before, but for the people that live in flooded streets this is a devastating event.

Driving in flooded streets creates waves which make flooding worse. Many people can't access their own properties — be respectful and thoughtful.

If you can, offer assistance and support to neighbours, friends and family first.

Relief Centres

There are two centres that are open either side of the Shepparton-Mooroopna Causeway. Please register when you attend when you arrive. Visit our Flood: Respond page for advice on what to take with you. 

McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds Ballantyne Centre, Tatura Park Sand Bag Stations Shepparton Showgrounds;  Mooroopna Recreation Reserve; Mooroopna sandbagging site is now closed due to increasing risk of flooding. Sandbags will instead be available at the Ardmona Resource Recovery Centre Ardmona Resource Recovery Centre — 770 Turnbull Road, cnr Midland Highway & Turnbull Road from 1pm. Please note: there will be bags and sand but people will need to fill their own. Council Facility Closures

The following Council facilites are currently closed. 

Council offices in Welsford St, Shepparton Children’s Services facilities (including Maternal Child Health, Playgroups, Daycare and Kindergarten.  The Resource Recovery Centres at Shepparton, Ardmona and Murchison.  Shepparton Saleyards Aquamoves Kerbside bin collection is paused until further notice Road Closures

Please check our Road Closures post for key roads that have been closed due to flooding. 

Council's ‘Flood: Respond’ Page Road Closures GBCMA: Flood Intelligence Portal BOM: Flood Warning - Goulburn River VICSES: Local Flood Guides VICSES: VicEmergency App VICSES: Info in other languages

1. Keep informed, be ready

2. How to get sandbags* If you are under immediate threat of flooding ring 132 500 for assistance. If you are in a life threatening situation ring 000 - Triple zero.

You can collect pre-filled sandbags from:

Shepparton Showgrounds; and Mooroopna Recreation Reserve

Note: KIalla Recreation Reserve is closed for sandbag collection.

Sandbag demand is currently high. Expect to wait, please be patient and be nice to the volunteers.

* Accurate at time of publication but subject to change

How to use sandbags - VICSES guide

3. Be flood ready Bag it: Get your sandbags ready and in place to prevent water from entering your property Block it: Block drains, toilets, and doorways Lift it: Lift your valuables up high Leave: Get on your way to a safe destination as soon as possible

Bag it, Block it, Lift it & Leave

4. Evacuating with pets

If you have pets and need to leave your home, make sure you have an emergency kit for them. This needs to include Veterinary medication, bedding, food, water and bowls. Ensure animals are wearing a collar and can be identified. If attending a relief centre, place animals in cages or on leads as they will be anxious and stressed, and you will need to make them feel secure and comfortable. Be prepared to set up your dogs in your car – bring a crate or cage.

If possible, leave your pets with friends or family who are in areas safe from flooding - this will be less stressful for them.

5. What to take if you need to evacuate

Have an emergency kit - make sure you have essential items on hand and the kit is in an easy to grab location. It should include:

Radio (battery-powered) Torches A supply of batteries (multiple sizes) Device chargers (solar-powered and standard) Mobile phone Food - basic staples that don't require heating or cooling Bottled water Warm, waterproof clothing and comfortable shoes Spare medication, prescriptions A first aid kit Pet essentials Cash and a printed copy of your Emergency Plan (RediPlan) Sleeping bags and Pillows Blow up mattresses Things to keep kids occupied Road Closures

Please check our Road Closures new post for the current road closures across Greater Shepparton.

Also, check out the VicRoads Closure Map for additional road closures around the state if you need to travel.

Remember, Stay Safe Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater Never allow children to play in or near floodwater If evacuated, do not return until it is safe to do so Follow the advice of authorities (including any requests for evacuation) Leave early before flooding occurs and go to family or friends on higher ground if you can Contact family, neighbours and those you know are at risk to ensure they are aware of the situation and know what to do

Stay Safe