Flood information for the Mitchell Shire Council, encompassing local flood guides and a Municipal Flood Emergency Plan.
Mitchell Shire Flood History
The Mitchell Shire Council area sits within the Goulburn River flood plain and is at risk of significant
flooding. For example, Seymour has experienced a number of major floods.
Floods in 1847, 1870 and 1916-1917 caused the town’s commercial centre to be moved three times.
The Goulburn River catchment which drains towards Seymour includes:
- Sunday Creek
- Whiteheads Creek
- King Parrot Creek
- Yea River
- Murrindindi River
- Home Creek
- Acheron River
- Rubicon River
- Lake Eildon
At Seymour, Whiteheads Creek joins the Goulburn River near Wallis Street. Sunday Creek joins the Goulburn River near Emily Street. Flood Watches or Flood Warnings for the Goulburn Broken Catchment apply to these areas.
Seymour Local Flood Guide
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
Local SES Units
- Seymour VICSES Unit:
115 Wimble Street,
Seymour
Kilmore VICSES Unit:
24 Green St,
Kilmore
Municipal Flood Emergency Plan (MFEP)
Mitchell Shire Emergency Flood Plan - Updated Nov, 2018
