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

On this page:

 

Moorabool Shire Council municipal map
  Moorabool Shire Council municipal map.

Moorabool Shire has a history of flooding including flooding from rivers and creeks overflowingafter prolonged rainfall (riverine) and also to flash flooding after high intensity rainfall often associated with thunderstorms.

Bacchus Marsh experienced a significant flood event in November 1995 when the Werribee River broke its banks, flooding low lying parts of the town and surrounding farmland.

More recently, Bacchus Marsh suffered flash flooding five times in 2010-2011 following local heavy rain, causing extensive damage.


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.

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 more information, contact the Mid West Regional Headquarters.
For information on flood warnings, see the VicEmergency website.
Visit the Moorabool Shire Council website.
Your local Catchment Mangement Authority: Melbourne Water.

Local SES Units

  • Bacchus Marsh VICSES Unit:
  • 11 Gisborne Road,
    Bacchus Marsh, Victoria

Municipal Flood Emergency Plan (MFEP)

Municipalities can use Municipal Flood Emergency Plans to prepare, respond and recover from flood and storm events.
Moorabool Shire Flood Emergency Plan