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Types of Flooding
There are two types of flood we are likely to experince in the Greater Shepparton Region. Flash Flooding and Riverine flooding. The difference is explained below.
In any flooding condition you should never enter flood water by foot or vehicle
Flash Flooding
Flash Flooding
Flash Flooding is generally the result of storm activity and heavy down pours, there is generally a short notice period a storm is approaching and little time to react. A flash flooding event generally ends as quick as it started, leaving roads inundated and water damage to properties due to unmaintained gutters, hail damage or low floor levels.
Read more on Flash flooding preparation in our Storm Advice.
Reiverine Flooding
Reiverine Flooding
Riverine flooding is the result of a water course being unable to cope with the amount of water flowing through it. These flood generally get a few hours to a few days notice. In the past a flash flooding event in Seymour had resulted in Riverine Flood in Shepperton as the water processed through the Goulburn River. Major Riverine Flooding has the ability to impact roads, infrastructure (such as water, sewerage and power) and property. It is likely emergency information such watch and act and evacuations to take place in a Major Riverine Flood.
Riverine flood can also be minor, causing a mild inconveniences to people who take part in activities near the river systems such as walking, riding and fishing.
Township flood guides
Township flood guides
Vic SES has created several local flood guides for several areas in the council.
They can be viewed here: Local Flood Guides - Greater Shepparton
The detailed Municipal Emergency Management plan can be viewed here: Municipal Emergency Management Plan - Greater Shepparton City Council
Shepparton Search & Rescue has created a page for each of these locations to summarise the information published in those guide for the use of Local residents. Other information we deem helpful to the community will be added to these pages.
Propery Flood Guides
Propery Flood Guides
This guide has been produced by the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority and can simulate the possible outcome of flood water on your property at certain river heights including the hazard vulnerability classification.
It can be accesses here: https://www.gbcma.vic.gov.au/our-region/waterway-floodplain-management/floodplain-planning/gbfloodintelligenceportal
It is important to be fully aware that the tools provide an estimate of the likely flood peak. They are not infallible and are unlikely to be as precise as BoM flood forecasts.
Flood Warnings
Flood Warnings
During a flood you can find information about advice and warnings from the following locations.
On the Internet
Vic Emergency (Website and Apps) - https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/
Bureau of Meteorology- http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/
SES
Emergency Radio Broadcasts
ABC 97.7 FM
Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 FM
HIT Goulburn Valley 96.9 FM
Over the Phone
SES Information Line (During major floods or storms) 1300 842 737
Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226
Bureau of Meteorology 1300 659 217
Please note, that Shepparton Search and Rescue will not be a source of current information during a flood event, we are busy on the ground while experts from Emergency Management Victoria, Bureau of Meteorology, VIC SES, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority asses the situation and provide warnings and updates via the media listed above.
Animals
Animals
Shepparton Search and Rescue is not responsible for animal rescues at any time. This information is an extract of the 'Greater Shepparton City Council Flood Emergency plan 2023' and provided on this page to assist the community with information
Animal shelter compounds will be established for domestic pets and companion animals of evacuees. These facilities may be located at locations detailed below and coordinated by Shepperton Municipal Emergency Management Plan
Animal Shelter (Pets and other small animals)
Greater Shepparton Municipal Pound
Wanganui Road, Shepparton
5821 2813
Greater Shepparton Municipal Saleyards (Large animals and livestock)
New Dookie Road, Shepparton
5821 4462
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. It seems they are always saying 1 in 100 year flood every 10 years, what does this mean?
A. A simple way of looking at it is; percentage chance, per year, of an event occurring. So a 1 in 100 year flood has a 1% chance of happening every year. A 1 in 10 year flood has a 10% chance of happening for the given year.
1 in 100 year = 1%
1in 50 year = 2%
1 in 20 year = 5%
1 in 10 year = 10%
1 in 5 year = 20%
Q. How do I know if my house is going to flood?
A. Every flood is different so it is hard to predict the exact outcome however, the flood intelligence portal is by far your best resource to tell you the impact of your property during different flood scenarios. https://www.gbcma.vic.gov.au/our-region/waterway-floodplain-management/floodplain-planning/gbfloodintelligenceportal
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