VICSES flood guides
These downloadable guides identify roads and infrastructure currently at risk of flooding. They’ll be revised with information from our updated flood maps, once these are finalised.
We’re updating stormwater flood maps for Melbourne Water's main drains in the Merri-bek council area. To confirm our maps are accurate, we’ll be seeking your knowledge of past flooding and changes to the built environment – like fences, landscaping and other works that may affect stormwater flows.
There are three maps being updated in your area, reflecting the different sources of flooding. The information they provide will be used to plan for infrastructure, housing and emergencies.
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Stormwater drains Updated map available mid-October |
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Moonee Ponds Creek |
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Merri Creek (Lower) |
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This work is part of the Greater Melbourne Flood Information Program.
Note: Each council area has two types of stormwater drainage systems:
- regional drains managed by Melbourne Water.
- local drains managed by the council.
Merri-bek City Council has completed community engagement for the local drains and endorsed its stormwater flood map on 13 August 2025. This current consultation is only for Melbourne Water’s regional drains.
Get real-time flood alerts
Sign up to receive flood warnings and alerts by downloading the VicEmergency App.
You can also monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website.
Local flood information
While our flood maps are being updated, you can get local flood information through the following resources:
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Visit the VICSES website
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Prepare for flooding
Find checklists, guides and other resources to get your home or business flood-ready.
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Greater Melbourne Flood Information Program
Learn more about flood maps and our program.
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Flooding and drainage
Understand how flooding can affect you, and how we work to minimise the impacts.
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Council stormwater map
Learn more about the Council’s stormwater map for the local drainage areas.
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Melbourne Water drainage projects
Discover what works and projects are happening in your area.
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Taungurung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples as the Traditional
Owners and Custodians of the land and water on which we rely and operate.
We
pay our deepest respects to their Elders - past, present and emerging.
