Flood information for the Cardinia Shire Council, encompassing local flood guides for Koo Wee Rup, Pakenham and the Cardinia Shire Council Municipal Flood Emergency Plan.
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Cardinia Shire Council has a history of flooding (riverine and flash flooding) including a significant

Cardinia Shire Council Municipal Map.
Cardinia Shire Council municipal map.


flood event in June 2012 which impacted the townships of Koo Wee Rup, Bayles, Lang Lang and Modella and vast extents of rural areas resulting in extensive damage.

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.

Click the button below to view the Local Flood Guide, which includes information about the local flood risk and how you can prepare for and respond effectively to floods.
Click the button below to view the Local Flood Guide, which includes information about the local flood risk and how you can prepare for and respond effectively to floods.

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

For more information, contact the Central Region Headquarters.
For information on flood warnings, see the VicEmergency website.
Visit the Cardinia Shire Council website.
Your local Catchment Mangement Authority: Melbourne Water.

Local SES Units

  • Emerald VICSES Unit:
    277-287 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd Emerald, Victoria. 

  • Pakenham VICSES Unit:
    780 Princes Highway,
    Pakenham, Victoria.

Municipal Flood and Storm Plan

Municipalities can use Municipal Flood and Storm Plans to prepare, respond and recover from flood and storm events.
Cardinia Municipal Storm and Flood  Emergency Plan - Updated Nov, 2017.