Hume City Council

Hume City Council has a history of flooding including significant flood events in 1977 and 1978, which impacted the township of Keilor and surrounding areas. Other locations at risk of flooding include Sunbury, Campellfield, Craigieburn, Coolaroo and Broadmeadows.

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.

Households and business should refer to their Local Flood Guide or Hume City Council Flood Emergency Plan for more information.

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Jacksons Creek is the prominent watercourse in the Sunbury areaflowing from the northwest where it enters Hume City and forms the council’s northern border before heading south through Sunbury.

From Sunbury, Jacksons Creek continues south where it becomes the Maribyrnong River at the southern border of the Municipality.

There are several waterways connected to Jacksons Creek that make their way through Sunbury Township including Kismet, Blind and Harpers Creeks. High Intensity, short duration rainfall events can cause flash flooding in and around these waterways and stormwater drains, while prolonged rainfall may see Jacksons Creek flood.