Flood

Flooding is natural and can have both positive and negative impacts. Greater Shepparton is located at the confluence of three waterways. There will always be a period when flooding of various magnitudes will be experienced which can have a devastating effect on local business and the community.

For current information during an emergency event, please visit the Flood: Respond page.

The Goulburn River has a long history of flooding, with major floods occurring in 1916, 1917, 1939, 1956, 1958, 1974, 1993 and 2010/11/12 in the Shepparton, Mooroopna and Murchison areas. 

In addition to riverine flooding, unexpected flash flooding events have also been experienced in the region. The negative impacts can bring substantial damage to homes, business and agriculture but with good planning and the right actions, negative impacts can be reduced.

It is also important to acknowledge the positive impacts of flooding which includes water for wetland ecosystems and replenishing soil moisture and nutrients.

Municipal Flood Emergency Plan (MFEP)

The Greater Shepparton City Council MFEP is a sub-plan of the Municipal Emergency Management Plan. Its purpose is to detail arrangements agreed for managing a flood emergency before, during and after it occurs or potentially occurs within the City of Greater Shepparton. 

For Greater Shepparton City Council, VICSES Unit(s) Murchison and Tatura, and Shepparton Search & Rescue Squad. Version 2.5, December 2021.

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Municipal Recovery and Resilience Plan

Greater Shepparton City Council has coordinated the development of a Greater Shepparton Municipal Recovery and Resilience Plan, to guide the recovery of the community following the October 2022 flood event.

The Plan defines the governance arrangements and priorities for our region, while recognising that recovery requires a mix of short, medium and long-term actions. It also addresses the long term priorities to help our region increase flood resilience.