Flood information for the Mornington Peninsula Shire, encompassing local flood guides and Municipal Flood Emergency Plan.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Flood History
The Municipality consists of a high number of small catchments which drain into Port Phillip Bay, Western Port Bay or Bass Strait.
The catchments are generally characterised by rural or undeveloped areas in the upper regions of the catchment with more urban areas along or near the coast.
The main waterway systems running through the Shire are the Merricks, Main, Balcombe, Dunns, Manton, Stony, Watson, Warringine, Drum Drum Alloc, Chinamans, Kackeraboite and Tanti Creeks.
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.
Dromana & Safety Beach Local Flood Guide
McCrae and Rosebud Local Flood Guide
Mornington & Mount Martha Local Flood Guide
Mount Eliza 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
- Sorrento VICSES Unit:
- Factory 4c/204 Boneo Road, Rosebud
- Hastings VICSES Unit:
2144 Frankston - Flinders Road, Hastings
Municipal Flood and Storm Plan
Mornington Peninsula Storm and Flood Emergency Plan.
