Flood information for the City of Whittlesea, encompassing local flood guides and a Municipal Flood Emergency Plan.
City of Whittlesea Flood History
The City of Whittlesea has a history of flooding including a significant flood event in 1974, which impacted the township of Whittlesea and vast extents of rural areas resulting in damage and isolation.
Locations at risk of flooding include:
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Whittlesea
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Yan Yean
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Mernda
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Epping
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Mill Park
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Lalor
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Thomastown
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Bundoora
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 City of Whittlesea Flood Emergency Plan for more information.
Whittlesea Local Flood Guide
Thomastown and Lalor 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
- Whittlesea VICSES Unit
77 Schotters Road, - Mernda, 3754.
Municipal Flood Emergency Plan (MFEP)
City Of Whittlesea Storm and Flood Emergency Plan - Updated
November 2023.
