Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Met - Threat Is Reduced Minor Allenvale, Kennett River, Lorne, Separation Creek, Wye River Today at 7:28 PM
This is a Flood Warning for Allenvale, Kennett River, Lorne, Separation Creek, Wye River.
  • The immediate threat of flash flooding has passed. 
  • Dangerous hazards including floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees are still present.
  • You can stay safe by avoiding flooded and low lying areas. 
  • Be aware that heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslips and debris across roads.
The threat of flooding is reduced but be aware there are hazards that still exist in the warning area.
Other Information
Relief centres are closed. Information points will be open at the following locations between 9am - 5pm. The phone numbers are available 24 hours a day.
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 100 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay - 03 5232 9400
  • Lorne Visitor Information Centre - 15 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne - 0417 139 977

What you should do: 
  • Floodwater is dangerous - do not enter floodwater. 
  • Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded. 
  • Be aware of driving hazards, such as mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. 
  • Stay away from damaged and flooded buildings, fallen or damaged trees and powerlines, and damaged roads until authorities advise they are safe.
  • For information on the road closures please visit www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au
If your home or business has been flooded: 
  • Check for building damage before you enter. 
  • Have all electrical and gas equipment professionally tested before use. 
  • Clean and dry out the building as soon as possible. 
Call Triple Zero (000) in a life threatening emergency. For emergency assistance from the SES call 132 500.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Great Ocean Road remains closed from from Skenes Creek to Hird Street in Lorne.  Lorne is accessible from Torquay via Dean Marsh-Lorne Road.
  • Department of Transport continue to assess road conditions and bridges along the Great Ocean Road.
  • Impacted caravan parks continue to be assessed for community safety.
  • Driving conditions are dangerous due to flooded roads and underpasses and debris on roads.
  • For information on the park closures please visit www.parks.vic.gov.au
This message was issued by State Emergency Service. 

Flood information: 
Use multiple sources to stay informed: 
Accessibility: 
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency. 
  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.   
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.