Articles tagged: Flooding
FIRE TO FLOOD: Colac Otway region goes from one extreme to another
Multiple cars have been swept out to sea as flash flooding took over the coast.
Residents can have say on projects at Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay residents can help shape the future of town planning, road safety and flood response at a Colac Otway Shire Council community session this weekend.
Coastal knowledge sought for Barham flood mapping
Apollo Bay and Marengo residents can share their Barham River flood knowledge with Colac Otway Shire Council to help build a safer future.
Test prepares crews for water incidents
Colac and district SES crews have made a splash for safety this week, and are ready to tackle water rescues including flood incidents.
Plans in place for flood events
Interactive flood mapping and the latest data will help Corangamite Shire Council better prepare for flood emergencies and protect the community.
Risky decisions in floods
Colac’s SES crews had a jam-packed Good Friday with tin rattling in the morning and attending flood callouts in the afternoon.
Drivers taking safety into their own hands
Corangamite Shire residents should never drive through floodwaters, their mayor says.
OVERFLOW ALERT: Authorities to make call on opening Lake Colac outflow
Experts will decide in coming days whether to open Lake Colac’s flood gates as the lake gets closer to peak capacity.
Birregurra is bracing for more wet times
Emergency crews and Birregurra community members have worked together to help the town “bounce back”, after a downpour left the town flooded, damaging homes and leaving residents stranded due to road closures.
Damaging storm sweeps city
Road closures, floods, landslides and suspended trains – Colac and district has seen it all thanks to a damaging storm that swept Victoria.
Flood risk warning for region
Colac district residents should brace for the risk of floods this spring, an emergency services leader says.
Mayhem in flash flooding
A freak five-minute storm has flooded streets, inundated houses and shops, with businesses hoping insurance will foot the damage bill.
Water hindering Barwon River works
Environment authorities hope to remove a river blockage that has been causing flooding near Forrest but can’t access the site while it’s too wet.
Storms keep SES crews busy
Colac and Lorne SES authorities have advised residents to remain vigilant following severe weather and fallen trees.
Floods subside at Birregurra
Flooding has eased in the Barwon River near Birregurra after peaking at nearly four metres this week.
Floods and landslip as storms drench region
Wet weather in the Otways has caused flooding further downstream along the Barwon River.
River repairs start
Barwon Water says it is working to improve the health of the West Barwon River, following floods in the area.
Officials look at river flow and road closure
State authorities have been urgently assessing the Birregurra-Forrest Road and flows in the Barwon River after floodwater closed the busy road to traffic.
Call for flood upgrade to Forrest road
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has called for urgent action to prevent flooding from causing closures of the Birregurra-Forrest Road.
Dam that’s an amazing sight
Forrest’s West Barwon Reservoir is overflowing for the first time in seven years, with minor flooding causing the closure of a nearby road.
Street’s flood risks eased
Colac Otway Shire Council has cleared pipes near Colac’s Pell Court to reduce flooding and will also address flooding issues at the corner of Queen and Wilson streets.
Rain forces hospital evacuation
STAFF evacuated eight elderly residents after heavy rain flooded Apollo Bay’s hospital and aged-care centre.
