This area is prone to flash flooding during heavy rainfall events that can result in road closures and effect private properties. This guide provides an overview of the risk of flood and includes information that can help you to be more prepared in case of an emergency. This guide focusses on the coastal suburbs of Frankston and Seaford that are located within the City of Frankston, approximately 40 kilometres south from Melbourne’s Central Business District.

Historically, several major floods have affected people living in this area. In the December 1988 floods, the water level reached 4.10 metres at Skye Road Frankston. More recently in the October 2010 floods, water levels reached up to 2.71 metres.