While there is limited information on flood risk within the Municipality, the floods of late 2010 and January 2011 demonstrated that parts of the Pyrenees Shire are susceptible to substantial inundation during large flood events including Beaufort, Avoca, Natte Yaloak and Lexton.

Beaufort and Lexton can experience flash flooding which can happen during a very short period of time; households are reminded that preparation is vital to reduce the impact of flash flooding. Avoca and Natte Yaloak may experience riverine flooding where due to rainfall; the creek has reached capacity, flooding low lying and areas close to the waterway.

In January 2011, Beaufort received record rainfall of 96.8mm in less than 12 hours which caused the Western Highway to close in four sections, 23 buildings to flood over their floor levels, evacuations through the town and many local facilities to be inundated including Bicentennial Park.

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.