Flood information for the Glenelg Shire Municipality, encompassing local flood guides and a Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) Flood and Storm Sub-Plan.
Glenelg Flood History
Glenelg Shire Council has a history of flooding including a significant flood event in 1946 which
impacted the townships of Casterton, Sandford, Heywood, Portland, & Narrawong and vast extents of rural areas resulting in extensive damage.
The main river systems that cause flooding in the Glenelg Shire are the Glenelg River at Casterton & Sandford, Fitzroy River at Heywood, Surry River at Narrawong and Fawthrop Lagoon at Portland.
The lead time to respond to a flood event may be limited. All households and businesses at risk of flooding should develop an emergency plan and beware of their flood risk.
Casterton Local Flood Guide
Glenelg 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
Glenelg Hopkins.
Local SES Units
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Dartmoor VICSES Unit:
56 Ascot Street,
Dartmoor - Heywood VICSES Unit:
- 6 Scott Street,
- Heywood
- Portland VICSES Unit:
- 4 Glenelg Street,
- Portland
MEMP Flood and Storm Sub-Plan
Glenelg Flood Emergency Plan Updated April, 2026.
