Shepparton, Mooroopna & Kialla
This information is only a guide and has not been verified. No liability is accepted for any damage, loss or injury caused by errors or omissions in this information or for any action taken by any person in reliance upon it. Every Flood is Different and may produce different results than have been seen in past flooding events.
The SES has provided a Local Flood Guide for The Shepparton, Mooroopna & Kialla Area. It can be found here: Shepparton, Mooroopna & Kialla Local Flood Guide
The information contained in this document as well as the Greater Shepparton Municipal Flood Emergency Plan have been used to provide the information on this page.
River Systems in the Shepparton, Mooroopna & Kialla Area
A number of waterways flow around The Shepparton, Mooroopna & Kialla Area
Goulburn River
Broken River
Seven Creeks
Castle Creek
The Goulburn River Starts in the Victorian Alps, flowing through Lake Eildon, Seymour and Nagambie before reaching Shepparton, Mooroopna and Kialla. From there is flows through to the Murray river upstream of Echuca. The Goulburn River is the biggest of the rivers in our region.
The Broken River comes from the Benella direction heading west and passing through Shepparton and Kialla before joining with the Goulburn River just upsteam of Lake Victoria in Shepparton. Flooding of the Broken River has the ability to impact the townships of Tallygaroopna, Dookie, Pine Lodge, Congupna as well as surround areas.
The Seven Creeks flow from the Strathbogie Ranges through Euroa before making its way through Kialla and joining with the Goulburn River where Riverview drive turns into Watt Road. Multiple other creeks also feed into the Seven Creeks which can impact the severity of a Seven Creeks Flood.
Castle Creek also flows from the Strathbogie Ranges and flows through more rural areas compare to the other three systems, joining up with the Goulburn upstream of Toolamba.
Evacuation
Majority of Properties in the area have satisfactory egress in the event of a flood.
There are 3 locations where evacuation issues may occur if residents are not notified early. Evacuation of these may be required if the Shepparton Gauge is expected to exceed 11.1 meters
Kialla Settlement, Riverview Drive
Arcadia Downs Estate
Kidstown Tourist Facility
The following areas will be Evacuated at the following Heights at the Shepparton Gauge on the Goulburn River.
Balmoral Estate 11.10 Meters (6.60 on the Seven Creeks Gauge)
Victoria Lake Caravan Park 11.18 Meters
The Boulevard & Wanganui Estate 11.30 Meters
Taylors & Halls Estate 11.30 Meters
Riverpark Estate 11.38 Meters
Tarcoola Retirement Homes 11.53 Meters
Infrastructure Subject to Flooding
Even though you may not live in low lying areas, you can still be suspectable of the impact of flood such as.
Roads and Paths
Power Infrastructure
Sewage & Storm Water
Drinking Water
Internet Infrastructure
Even at a low Flood Level Roads, Paths , Tracks and Bridges are impacted by flood and can impact your escape routes. Major floods can threaten sub stations , water infrastructure and internet connectivity throughout the region, not just area's under water. Being prepared is the most important thing you can do.
Flood Levels
AEP 1% (1 in 100) - 12.2m at the Shepparton Gauge
AEP 2% (1 in 50)- 11.9m at the Shepparton Gauge
AEP 5% (1 in 20) - 11.3m at the Shepparton Gauge
Major Flood Level - 11m at the Shepparton Gauge
AEP 10% (1 in 10)- 10.9m at the Shepparton Gauge
Moderate Flood Level - 10.7m at the Shepparton Gauge
Minor Flood Level - 10.2m at the Shepparton Gauge
A summary of the number of properties and floors inundated at various levels at Shepparton is provided in the following table (Water Technology, 2017). - Shepparton Municipality Flood Emergency Plan - VICSES
Flood gauges
A common question around flood time is where are the river heights taken from.
Goulburn River
Shepparton - At the bridge that crosses the Goulburn on the Causeway, Shepperton
Kialla West - To the west of Arcadia Downs Drive, Kialla
Murchison - At the Bridge that crosses the Goulburn on High Road, Murchison
Broken River
Orrvale - Near the south end of Orrvale Road, Orrvale
Gowangardie Weir - To the south of Dookie - Gowangardie Road, Cosgrove South
Seven Creeks
Kialla West - Near the crossing of Seven Creeks on Mitchell Road, Kialla
Euroa - At the bridge that crosses Seven Creeks on Moglonemby Road, Euroa
Castle Creek
Arcadia - At the crossing of Castle Creek and East Goulburn Main Channel, Arcadia
Telford Bridge - At the bridge that crosses Castle Creek on Euroa-Mansfield Road, Euroa
Water Flow time
The SES has published the estimate time it takes for peak flood waters to travel through the water systems. This can range from 1 day to over 5 Days. Early action is crucial in an emergency, leaving it to the last minute risks yourself, family, first responders and others.
Goulburn River
Eildon - Seymour: 48 Hours
Seymour - Goulburn Weir: 30-40 hours
Goulburn Weir - Murchison: 9-18 hours
Muchison - Kialla West: 15-18 hours
Kialla West - Shepparton: up to 12 hours
Shepparton - McCoys Bridge: 46 hours
Seymour to Shepparton: (2 - 4 days)
Sevens Creek
Euroa - Kialla West: 26-50 hours
Kialla West - Shepparton: 18-60 hours
Euroa - Sheapparton: 1-5 days
Broken River
Benalla - Casey's Weir: 6-12 Hours
Casey's Weir - Gowangardie Weir: 12-30 hours
Gowangardie Weir - Orrvale : 10-18 hours
Orrvale - Shepparton: 4-40+hours
Benalla to Shepparton: 2-4+ days
Sandbagging locations
If deemed necessary by Incident Control Centre (not Shepparton Search & Rescue), a sandbagging location will be setup. The follow locations have been mentioned in the Greater Shepparton Municipality Flood Emergency Plan:
Shepparton Showgrounds, Thompson Street, Shepparton
Council depot in Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, Midland Highway, Mooroopna
Sandbagging will never stop a flood, they are designed to reduce the amount of water flow to minimise damage. Sand bags should be placed in front of doors and vents by the homeowner to maximise their effect.
Vic SES provides a guide for efficient sandbagging here - https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/sandbag-guide