Flood information for the Melton City Council, encompassing local flood guides and a Municipal Flood Emergency Plan.

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Melton sits predominantly within the Werribee River catchment with tributaries including Toolern Creek, Djerriwarrh Creek, Yangardook River, Arnold Creek and Little Blind Creek. Heavy rainfall can often occur, causing flooding to Arnold Creek which will have impacts on Melton West and Brookfield. 

Melton City Council has a history of flooding including a significant flood event in 2011 which impacted a number of creek crossings with the most significant damage to Weir Road.

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. Households and business should refer to their Local Flood Guide or Melton City Council Flood Emergency Plan for more information.

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 Melbourne Metropolitan (Central) Region Headquarters.
For information on flood warnings, see the VicEmergency website.
Visit the Melton City Council website.
Your local Catchment Mangement Authority: Melbourne Water.

Local SES Units

  • Melton VICSES Unit: 
    90-92 High Street,
    Melton, Victoria

Municipal Flood and Storm Plan

Municipalities can use Municipal Flood and Storm Plans to prepare, respond and recover from flood and storm events. 
Melton Municipal Storm and Flood Emergency Plan - Updated March, 2022.