Baw Baw Flood History
Baw Baw Shire Council has a history of flooding, including significant flood events in May and June of 2012 leading to a number of roads being cut and properties being isolated.
Baw Baw Shire experiences both riverine and flash flooding events, mainly in Warragul, Trafalgar, Walhalla and on the Moe River Flats between Yarragon and Moe.
Most residential flooding occurs in townships along the Princes Freeway (Highway) corridor, including:
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Warragul
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Drouin
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Drouin South
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Trafalgar
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Yarragon
Longwarry local flood guide
Click the button below to view the Local Flood Guide, which includes information about the local flood risk and how you can prepare for and respond effectively to floods.
Moe River Flats Local Flood Guide
This guide is relevant for residents of
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Yarragon
Click the button below to view the Local Flood Guide, which includes information about the local flood risk and how you can prepare for and respond effectively to floods.
Trafalgar Local Flood Guide
Warragul Local Flood Guide
Baw Baw Shire MEMP Flood and Storm Sub-Plan
Municipalities can use the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) Flood and Storm Sub-Plans to prepare, respond and recover from flood and storm events.
Click the button below to view the MEMP Flood and Storm Sub-Plan.
About Flood Guides
Communities can use local flood guides to identify and better understand their local flood risk. They include information about: flood history, how to prepare & respond to floods and who to contact.
Contact Information
Local SES Units
- Warragul VICSES Unit:
160 Queen St,
Warragul, Victoria
Erica VICSES Unit:
1A Lehmann Ct,
Rawson, Victoria
MEMP Flood and Storm Sub-Plan
Baw Baw Shire Flood Emergency Plan.
