Flood Recovery

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Storm and flood information

Avoca and Lexton Flood Guides

Flood Update - Wednesday 19 August and Friday 21 August

Flood Update: Update: Friday 21 August

All Council roads have now been re-opened, with warning controls in place where necessary. 

Please use caution when driving in previously flooded areas as there may still be debris and road hazards present.

If you notice any issues with any council road, please contact us on 1300 797 363.

Flood Update: Wednesday 19 August

Due to today's downpour, some roads across the Shire are now closed, including:

  • Duke Street, Avoca
  • Vinoca Road, Avoca
  • Greenhill Creek Road, Lamplough
  • Fords Road, Avoca

We will provide more information as it becomes available.

 

Flood Recovery Works Update - Friday 14 August 2026

We are continuing to assess roads in the Shire's north, identifying any that need immediate or long-term reinstatement.

This will form part of our application for Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Our roads are currently open to traffic; however, caution should be taken when driving in flood-affected areas. It is advised that, where possible, drivers avoid or take extra care on gravel roads or floodways affected by floodwaters.

We are also aware a number of community assets have been impacted, including the Avoca and Natte Yallock Recreation Reserves. Other community assets impacted include:

  • Avoca's Lions Park 
  • Avoca and Natte Yallock Recreation Reserve playgrounds
  • Avoca river flats 

The Avoca Playground's soft fall has been replaced, and the Natte Yallock Playground soft fall will be replaced next week.

Immediate repair works have been completed to restore access to key community facilities, including the Natte Yallock Recreation Reserve.

Roads around Glenpatrick have been repaired to an emergency services standard, with permanent repairs planned for the coming months.

Power to the Avoca Lions Park BBQs has been restored.

Access to the Avoca Lions Park RV overnight camp and public amenities is now available; however, further repairs will be required to the car parking area's pavement.

 

Flood Recovery Works Update - Tuesday 11 August 2026

Following the recent flooding, and with waters now receding, particularly in the northern part of the shire, Council crews have commenced damage assessments and are prioritising recovery works.
Restoring access to roads that remain inaccessible is our highest priority. Fallen trees will also be attended to as they are reported.
Urgent repairs to washed-out and damaged roads will begin today. These initial works are temporary measures aimed at restoring safe access as quickly as possible and are not the final repair solution.
Permanent repairs will be undertaken as conditions, weather and resources allow.

Road closures due to flooding - Monday 10 August 2026

Heavy rainfall is continuing to impact roads across the region, with a number of roads in Pyrenees Shire currently closed due to flooding. Conditions can change rapidly, and motorists are urged to avoid driving through floodwater and to plan their travel accordingly.