Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria Final Flood Warning For The Mt Emu Creek Issued at 10:26 AM EDT on Thursday 17 November 2022 Flood Watch Number: 8 FLOODING HAS EASED AT SKIPTON Minor flooding has eased along the Mt Emu Creek at Skipton. Rainfall has now eased, and no significant rainfall is forecast for Thursday and Friday. Further rainfall is forecast from the weekend and the situation is being closely monitored. Mt Emu Creek to Skipton: Minor flooding has eased along the Mt Emu Creek to Skipton. The Mt Emu Creek at Skipton is currently at 3.29 metres and falling, below the minor flood level. The Mt Emu Creek at Skipton is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m). Flood Safety Advice: SES advises that all community members should: Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater, Never allow children to play in floodwater, Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain, Keep well clear of fallen power lines Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.} Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/ Next issue: This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Burrumbeet Creek at Lake Burrumbeet,1.58,Steady,09:00 AM THU 17/11/22 Mt Emu Creek at Mena Park,1.17,Steady,09:00 AM THU 17/11/22 Mt Emu Creek at Guthries Bridge,2.08,Steady,10:00 AM THU 17/11/22 Mt Emu Creek at Skipton,3.24,Falling,10:00 AM THU 17/11/22 Hopkins River at Ararat,0.95,Steady,09:00 AM THU 17/11/22 Hopkins River at Wickliffe,3.61,Rising,10:00 AM THU 17/11/22 Hopkins River at Framlingham,1.86,Steady,09:00 AM THU 17/11/22 Merri River at Woodford,1.22,Steady,09:00 AM THU 17/11/22 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.