Flash flood watch and act issued for Warrenbayne, Baddaginnie, Swanpool and Lima

By Benalla Ensign

Oct 13, 2022

The State Emergency Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch and Act warning for Warrenbayne, Baddaginne, Swanpool and Lima areas.

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If you are located in Warrenbayne, Baddaginne, Swanpool or Lima, you are in danger.

You should immediately move indoors, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater.

Do not attempt to drive through floodwaters — it could be the last decision you make.

Heavy rainfall is causing localised flash flooding;
You can stay safe by avoiding flooded and low-lying areas;
Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast;
Be aware that heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

If you are inside:

Stay inside and be aware of rising floodwater;
If floodwater comes inside, move to a higher point such as a kitchen bench or second story;
Follow your emergency plan, if you have one;
Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, if safe to do so.

If you are outside:

You should stay away from trees, drains, low-lying areas, creeks, canals, culverts and floodwater;
You should seek shelter indoors, away from floodwater.

If you are driving:

Do not drive through floodwater;
Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded;
Be aware of driving hazards, such as mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees;
If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater.

Call 000 in a life-threatening emergency. For emergency assistance from the SES, call 132 500.

Impacts in your area:

Homes and buildings could be flooded;
There is water over roads, which has caused road damage. Some culverts are underwater or damaged;
Water levels are six inches away from rising above floor flooding in Baddaginnie from Combined Creek;
Homes may become isolated by floodwater.

This message was issued by the SES.

The next update is expected by 3:20pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:

www.emergency.vic.gov.au;
VicEmergency Hotline — freecall 1800 226 226;
VicEmergency app;
Facebook or Twitter (#vicfloods);
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.

Accessibility:

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.

To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline;
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment, contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.

By Benalla Ensign

Benalla Ensign