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Advice - Met - Stay Informed Minor Warracknabeal, Wycheproof, Birchip and surrounds Today at 6:37 PM
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Warracknabeal, Wycheproof, Birchip and surrounds.
  • Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is likely.
  • Slow-moving thunderstorms will continue over the next several hours into the night.
Be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe thunderstorms, including floodwater, debris and fallen trees.
What you should do: 
  • Floodwater is dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
  • Be aware of dangerous trees - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall during a storm.
  • Park your car undercover and away from trees.
  • Stay inside if conditions outside appear dangerous.
  • Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, if safe to do so.
If you are driving:
  • If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low lying areas and floodwater.
  • Be aware of road hazards such as mud, debris and damaged roads or bridges.
  • For road closure information, check the VicTraffic website, contact your local council or call VicRoads (13 11 70).
Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.

Call Triple Zero (000) in a life threatening emergency. 
For severe weather related emergency assistance from the SES, phone 132 500.
Impacts in your area:
The potential impacts of thunderstorms in your area include:
  • Flash flooding
  • Dangerous road conditions
  • Overflowing drains and gutters
  • Building damage
  • Fallen power lines
  • Landslides
  • Flooding in properties and homes
  • Fallen trees and branches
35.2 millimetres of rain was recorded at Warracknabeal in the 2 hours to 6pm.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 02/10/2026 10:00 pm or as the situation changes.

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 the National Relay Service and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.