Buloke Flood history
Buloke Shire Council has a history of flooding including a significant flood event in January 2011 which impacted the townships of Charlton, Donald, Wycheproof and Culgoa and vast extents of rural areas resulting in extensive damage.
The flood warning systems for the areas within Buloke Shire Council are in the process of being improved. 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 be aware of their flood risk.
Households and businesses should refer to their Local Flood Guide or Buloke Shire Flood Emergency Plan for more information.
Charlton Local Flood Guide
Donald Local Flood Guide
Culgoa 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
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Birchip VICSES Unit:
89 Cummings Avenue,
Birchip . -
Wycheproof VICSES Unit:
381a Broadway,
Wycheproof.
Municipal Flood and Storm Plan
Municipalities can use Municipal Flood and Storm Plans to prepare, respond and recover from flood and storm events. Buloke Shire Council Municipal Flood Emergecny Plan - Updated June, 2019.