Flood Update

Greater Shepparton City Council in collaboration with Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District provides a Flood Update, given on morning of 12 January at 08:55 hrs.

Friday 12 January 2024

Water continues to rise slowly in the Goulburn River. The peak is expected at Shepparton during Saturday night. The water will remain high for a day or two.

The floodwater will be much lower than in 2022.

Most houses and people won’t be affected.

There may be floodwater in some streets – some people could be stuck at home for a couple of days. Please be patient – the flood water should go away soon.

If you are cut off by flood waters and need essential food or medication reach out for support to your community leaders.

It is understandable to have a mix of feelings at this time. Sometimes it helps to talk to neighbours, friends or family. You can also reach out for support to:

↦ community leaders, neighbours, friends or family
↦ your doctor
↦ Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636

Support Payments will only be available if floodwater goes into your house.

Don’t walk or drive into flooded areas. It is dangerous.

Flood Update - Friday, 12 January

	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.