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City of Greater Shepparton
URL: http://www.greatershepparton.com.au/residents/emergency/floods/
Floods
Goulburn River at the Boulevard taken Monday 6 September at 1.00pm
Community flood warning information, key information and telephone numbers and details on developing your own flood plan.
SES emergency information
Current Emergency Information is available at from the SES website or phone the SES information line on 1300 842 737.
For Emergency SES assistance please call 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies call 000
Road closures
For the latest list of road closures check the VicRoads website www.vicroads.vic.gov.au or call 13 11 70Personal Safety
In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
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If your property has been flood affected check your home or buildings for damage before you enter
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If your building has been flooded, all electrical and gas appliances should be checked by a licensed technician before you use them
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Floodwaters are dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwaters
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Floodwaters are toxic - never drive, walk or ride through floodwaters
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Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
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Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
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Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
- Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Weather warnings
For the latest weather forecast visit the Bureau of Meterology website
Related Links
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Safety advice for people returning to flood affected properties or spending time in areas where flood water is or has been.
Table of Contents
Find flood height information for your property
Flood warnings always include a predicted maximum river gauge reading and estimated time of arrival of the peak. Property-specific flood charts , based on data collected in 2000, shows the approximate river gauge height when flooding of the property and floor level is likely to commence. Flood charts for your property can be obtained by entering your street address into the field below or by contacting Council.
Please note: this data was collected in 2000, and not all properties in the Greater Shepparton area were surveyed.
Key information and telephone numbers
Important information and contact telephone numbers for emergency services and related organisations.
Local media will provide emergency updates during a flood event - ABC Goulburn Murray, 97.7 FM, 3SR 95.3 FM, Star FM 96.9FM and OneFM 98.5FM.
| Victoria State Emergency Service |
Storm and flood assistance: 132 500 |
| Greater Shepparton City Council |
Phone: (03) 5832 9700 |
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Life Threatening Emergencies |
Phone: 000 |
| Bureau of Meteorology |
Phone: 1300 659 217 www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood (latest flood warnings) |
| VicRoads |
Phone: 1300 659 217 |
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Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (school closures/openings) |
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| Goulburn Valley Water | Goulburn Valley Water website Phone: 1800 45 45 00 |
| Goulburn Murray Water | Goulburn Murray Water website Phone: 1800 064 184 |
| Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority |
Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority website |
| Department of Human Services |
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au (health information for floods) |
| Grants and support | Department of Primary Industries website Small Business Mentoring Service website Clean Up and Restoration Grants website |
| Wellbeing support |
Lifeline www.lifeline.org.au phone 13 11 14 |
Road closures
Please take care, drive to the local conditions and be aware that local road conditions can change quickly. Never drive, walk, swim or play in flood waters.
For road closure information visit the Vic Roads website or call 13 11 70.
Media updates
Tune into local radio stations for regular community updates:
- ABC Goulburn Murray (emergency broadcaster) 97.7FM
- Star FM 96.9FM
- 3SR 95.3FM
- One FM 98.5FM
- Or listen online at theradio.com.au
Or catch up on local daily flood information via:
- Shepparton News - daily edition
- Channel 9 - WIN News nightly at 6.30pm
- Channel 10 - Weeknights nightly at 6.00pm
Flood plans - information brochure
The below information brochure has been compiled with the help from locals who have experienced previous floods, as well as staff from Council, Victoria Police, VICSES, Bureau of Meteorology, Goulburn-Murray Water, Goulburn Valley Water, Department of Sustainability and Environment and Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority.
Passing their experience and knowledge on to you will help minimise the amount of flood damage and cost to your property.
Remember, be prepared to protect your family and property from the damaging effects of a flood.
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This information brochure has been compiled with the help from locals who have experienced previous floods, as well as staff from Council, Victoria Police, VICSES, BoM, G-M Water, GV Water, Dept of Sustainability and Environment and GBCMA.
Please take the time to read this brochure. Consider the tips and advice given and utilise them to help develop a Personal Flood Action Plan for your property. If you do, you and your family will be better prepared for the next flood.
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Prepare yourself and your family for the next flood. Please take the time to use the tips and advice given here to help develop a Personal Flood Action Plan for your property.
Recent upgrades to local rainfall and river level gauges will allow more efficient and timely transmission of rainfall and river level data to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Property-specific flood charts have been produced for each potentially flood affected property on the current Shepparton-Mooroopna flood database up to and including the 100-year flood.
This page contains important information about the Greater Shepparton Municipal Emergency Management Plan Flood Sub Plan.
The attached information brochure has been compiled with the help from locals who have experienced previous floods, as well as staff from Council, Victoria Police, VICSES, Bureau of Meteorology, Goulburn-Murray Water, Goulburn Valley Water, Department of Sustainability and Environment and Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority.
Council, together with the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority have prepared maps that show affected houses at various flood levels. Maps show how individual properties may be affected in different flood scenarios.
This page contains information about the Shepparton Mooroopna Floodplain Management Plan.
This page contains information about the Tatura Floodplain Management Plan
Important information and contact telephone numbers for emergency services and support and recovery organisations.
Bureau of Meteorology flood warnings are categorised as Minor, Moderate or Major. The forecast peak level relative to the pre-determined flood level at various key locations determines the warning category.
Do you have a photo of the floods in your area? We'd love to share them on our website.