Articles tagged: Floods
Flash floods echo 1985 disaster
Recent flash flooding at Cumberland River and Wye River has history repeating itself with an eerily similar event occurring 40 years ago.
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.
Barwon River flow flips
Water will stop flowing down the Barwon River’s west branch near Forrest so authorities can repair flood damage which had diverted the river through farmland.
Recycled sewage water heading for river
Barwon Water will release recycled water into the Barwon River at Birregurra and Winchelsea, with the towns’ recycled water storages nearing capacity after recent wet weather.
Floods delay road works
Flood-damaged roads, paths, bridges, landslips and fallen trees have forced Surf Coast Shire Council to temporarily suspend its road management plan.
Be aware of road closures
Parks authorities are urging people to plan if travelling this long weekend, with wet weather continuing to impact roads, public land and tourist spots.
Wet times could delay harvest
A Warncoort grazier and cropper says it’s shaping up to be one the region’s wettest years, and a farm supply specialist says the impact would likely be felt across the board.
Waterlogging examined in new research
A new research project is identifying ways to maximise crop performance when waterlogging occurs.
Drivers taking safety into their own hands
Corangamite Shire residents should never drive through floodwaters, their mayor says.
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.
Weather keeps SES busy
SES crews have attended floods, fallen trees and a landslide in the Colac district, with Colac unit controller Steve Tevelein urging motorists to take extra precautions amid road closures after storms.
Brace for storms and floods
Colac and district residents should prepare themselves for major flooding ahead of heavy rain in coming days.
Flood risk warning for region
Colac district residents should brace for the risk of floods this spring, an emergency services leader says.
Floods might strike region
Parts of south-west Victoria can expect heavy rain and potential flooding this morning, with authorities issuing a flood watch for the Otway Coast.
Students donate to flood-affected state
Two Elliminyt Primary School students are collecting books to donate to flood-affected students in New South Wales.
Storms sweep region with torrential rain
Two torrential downpours left Colac streets and homes temporarily flooded, with emergency responders run off their feet.
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.
Rain brings floods to Otways region
Floods and road closures have persisted in the Colac district this week after heavy rain.
Otways floods after 100mm rain
Rain continued to bucket down at the Otways coast late last week and caused swelling floodwaters.
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.
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.
