Flood advice

Does my property flood?

Step 1: Check freely available flood mapping information via the Regional Flood Risk Mapping Portal

To find out if your property is located within a flood-prone area and produce a flood information property report use the online flood information portal.

Current Limitations of the Regional Flood Portal

Please note that the Regional Flood Portal does not include the following:

Flood mapping in Port Fairy as per the gazetted Moyne Shire C69moyn Planning Scheme Amendment
Flood mapping in Dunkeld as per the current Southern Grampians C61sgra Planning Scheme Amendment Exhibition

Please note the data available in the Flood Portal does not fully represent all climate change factors in the 1% AEP design event. This will be considered in formal responses by the CMA.

We are currently working on updating our mapping and hope to have the above mapping available soon.

Please contact us at planning@ghcma.vic.gov.au or on (03) 5571 2526 if you have any questions.

Access the Regional Flood Portal here

if your property is located near a waterway but not covered by the freely available flood mapping; or
you need more detailed advice around development then go to Step 2: Apply for Flood Risk Interpretation

Step 2: Apply for Flood Risk Interpretation

PLEASE NOTE: Our offices will be closed from 4:30pm on Friday 20 December 2024 and reopen at 9am on Monday 6 January 2025.

Flood Advice and Information Application Form – 20 Working Day Turnaround

Complete the online Flood Advice and Information Application Form
Please note that information provided in Flood Advice is valid for 3 months from date of issue.

If you do not receive a receipt once you have completed the form please contact us on 03 5571 2526 or email planning@ghcma.vic.gov.au

How much does it cost?

Base application fee: $180.00 inc. GST

Additional Fees

Complex application Fee: $240.00 inc. GST
On-site assessment/Meeting Request: $240.00 inc. GST
Priority Service (pending availability – please contact us to confirm): $240.00 inc. GST

Concession available: 15% off

Additional Fees Online Payment Form

How long until I receive the advice?

A response will be supplied to you within 20 working days of submitting you application and payment.

Data Request Application

Are you seeking data and other information relating to floodplains?
If you would like to request a copy of flood modelling files or other forms of data from the CMA, please complete the online Data Request Application Form.

How much does it cost?
Application fee: $1,020.00 inc. GST

Who can I contact with questions?

Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority
Floodplain & Waterway Planning
A: PO Box 502, Hamilton Vic 3300
T: 03 5571 2526
E: planning@ghcma.vic.gov.au