Weather Warning Melbourne

2022 - 10 - 12

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A Severe Weather Warning Has Been Issued For Melbourne And ... (Secret Melbourne)

Expect heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding for northern and western Victoria, from Wednesday night, extending into central and north-eastern parts ...

Keep an eye on [VicTraffic](https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) for traffic alerts. “Large areas of flash flooding is expected on Thursday, and then the possibility of major riverine flooding in multiple catchments,” he said. The rain is expected to ease from the west on Thursday night, and clear during Friday morning. A moderate Flood Warning is currently on for the Loddon River. Call VICSES on 132 500 for a [flood, storm or landslide emergency](https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/when-to-call). If you are outdoors, stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. A Flood Watch is also current for catchments in parts of southern Victoria, as well as the northern regions. Stay indoors and away from windows. Avoid hazards like floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. Damaging winds above 90km/h for elevated terrain are also expected to lash central and eastern Victoria from Thursday morning. The heavy rain is expected to affect those in Melbourne, Geelong, Mildura, Horsham, Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Wodonga and Wangaratta. This will cause widespread areas of heavy rainfall, as well as damaging wind gusts over elevated terrain.

Resident prepare as severe weather warnings for heavy rain and ... (9News)

Victorians and Tasmanians have begun preparing for wild weather, with severe weather warnings for heavy rainfall and damaging winds issued for both states.

The worst-case scenario is predicted to be just below the flood levels seen in January 2011. "Regional Roads Victoria have erected barriers around the area, to minimise further movement on to Bogong High Plains Road. Manager of the Diana Alpine Lodge in Falls Creek, Lisa Logan, has told 3AW one lane on the only road out of the area is already blocked due to a slow-moving landslide. The other road out of Falls Creek is still closed due to snow." "A traffic management plan is in place, while geological technicians work to assess the slope. The SES has said the warning is due to a crack that was noticed in a track on September 29.

Melbourne weather forecast: Rain falls in Victoria as state remains ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Emergency services have urged motorists to defer non-essential travel due to some flooded roads, fallen debris and the potential for landslides.

Severe weather warnings are also in place across parts of Tasmania and New South Wales, with isolated thunderstorms and damaging winds expected on Thursday along with the potential for moderate or major flooding. The group doubled the number of emergency response operators on shift on Wednesday night in a bid to cope with the expected surge. “It’s dangerous for you, and it’s really dangerous for the person who has to come and rescue you,” he told reporters on Wednesday. Between 30mm and 60mm of rain is expected in just six hours on Thursday night across Melbourne, central Victoria as well as the north and north-east of the state. Communities near rivers, creeks and low-lying areas in the Northern Victoria region were asked to stay on alert and up to date with changing warnings. A deep low-pressure system brought a strong cold front over western Victoria by Thursday morning and it is expected to slowly shift east over the state by the end of the day.

Melbourne Flood Watch: How At-Risk Is Your Suburb? (Broadsheet)

Plus, areas to avoid in the likely case of flash flooding. As Victoria braces for its most significant rain event of the year, we consult the Victorian ...

[Local Flood Guide](https://broadsheet.com.au/leave?url=https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/flood-guides). [City of Melbourne](https://broadsheet.com.au/leave?url=https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/flood-guides/melbourne-city-council) – including Carlton, Southbank, Kensington and North Melbourne Roads in Glen Iris that can be most impacted are Elm Road, High Street and Moira Street. In January 2011, this LGA had its worst flood in more than a decade with around 350 homes and businesses impacted. The last major incident across Stonnington was in 2011 when a number of commercial buildings and residences were evacuated, and extensive basement flooding occurred. The SES says the flooding in this area can often come with little to no warning and can cause severe damage. The Merri Creek trail, Coburg Lake Park and Jackson Reserve are particularly vulnerable. Almost all areas in the city are at risk according to the SES, including Fitzroy and Fitzroy North, Carlton North, Collingwood, Richmond and Abbotsford. The City of Yarra also has a history of both riverine and flash flooding thanks to its proximity to Merri Creek, Dights Falls and the Yarra River. The SES says the CBD and its surrounding suburbs have a history of both riverine and flash flooding from high-intensity rain events like the one we’re about to see. “Now is the time to be cleaning out your storm pits, your gutters around your house, and making sure you don’t have any debris lying around that could become a missile during strong winds,” said Tim Wiebusch of the Victoria State Emergency Service (SES). For urban areas, flash flooding poses a significant risk in the coming days.

Chilling three-day warning as storm nears (NEWS.com.au)

Flash flooding could see thousands of residents cut off and isolated for 72 hours as one state braces for torrential downpours.