Flood information for the City of Greater Geelong, encompassing local flood guides and a Municipal Flood Emergency Plan.
Greater Geelong Flood History
Geelong is situated at the meeting point of the Moorabool and Barwon Rivers and sits on Corio Bay. In Geelong, there are a number of areas lining the Barwon River subject to flooding.
Along the Barwon river there are many homes and businesses at risk of flooding. Geelong has a history of significant flooding from the river including in 1909, 1952, 1978, 1983, 1995 and 2001.
Areas that sit on the Barwon River such as parts of Fyansford, Highton, Newtown, Belmont, Breakwater and South Geelong are at risk of flooding from the river.
Since 1852 there have been approximately 14 large floods in the region, with large flooding occurring on average every 10-12 years.
Flash flooding can occur with little to no warning in many parts of Geelong, including the CBD and surrounds.
Households and business should refer to their Local Flood Guide or Municipal Flood Emergency Plan for more information.
Geelong Local Flood Guide
Please note: The Geelong Local Flood Guide is open for consultation until 28 May 2025. Click here to view the Geelong LFG and submit feedback to ust.barwon@ses.vic.gov.au.
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.
Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove Local Flood Guide
Please note: The Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove Local Flood Guide is open for consultation until 28 May 2025. Click here to view Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove LFG and submit feedback to ust.barwon@ses.vic.gov.au.
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.
Lara Local Flood Guide
Please note: The Lara Local Flood Guide is open for consultation until 28 May 2025. Click here to view Lara LFG and submit feedback to ust.barwon@ses.vic.gov.au.
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.
Batesford Local Flood Guide
Please note: The Batesford Local Flood Guide is open for consultation until 28 May 2025. Click here to view Batesford LFG and submit feedback to ust.barwon@ses.vic.gov.au.
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.
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
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Geelong VICSES Unit:
4 Wood Street,
South Geelong -
Corio VICSES Unit:
299 Anakie Road,
Lovely Banks -
South Barwon VICSES Unit:
13-39 Rossack Drive,
Grovedale -
Bellarine VICSES Unit:
702 Grubb Road,
Drysdale
