Flood information for the Knox City Council, encompassing local flood guides and a Municipal Flood Emergency Plan.

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Knox city council municipal map.
Knox City Council municipal map.

Knox City Council has a history of flooding (riverine and flash flooding) including a significant flood
event in February 2011. Other significant floods have occurred in July 1995, July 1991, June 1989, July 1987 and September 1984. Locations at risk of flooding include Boronia, Bayswater, Wantirna, Wantirna South and Ferntree Gully.   

The lead time to respond to a flood event may be limited. All households and businesses at risk of flooding should develop an emergency plan and beware of their flood risk.

Households and business should refer to their Local Flood Guide or Knox City Council Flood Emergency Plan for more information.

Blind Creek Catchment at Knox Local Flood Guide

This guide is relevant for residents of

  • Ferntree Gully
  • Bayswater
  • Boronia
  • Wantirna
  • Wantirna South

Click the button below to view the Local Flood Guide, which includes information about the local flood risk and how you can prepare for and respond effectively to floods.

Click the button below to view the Local Flood Guide, which includes information about the local flood risk and how you can prepare for and respond effectively to floods.

About Flood Guides

Communities can use local flood guides to identify and better understand their local flood risk. They include information about: flood history, how to prepare & respond to floods and who to contact.

Contact Information

For information on flood warnings, see the VicEmergency website.
Visit the Knox City Council website. 
Your local Catchment Management Authority: Melbourne Water.

Local SES Units

  • Knox VICSES Unit:
  • 607 Burwood Hwy, Knoxfield

Municipal Flood Emergency Plan (MFEP)

Municipalities can use Municipal Flood Emergency Plans to prepare, respond and recover from flood and storm events.
Knox City Council  Emergency Storrm and Flood Plan