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Flash flooding across Shepparton, Mooroopna following downpour

By Max Stainkamph

Oct 25, 2022

Flash flooding across Wyndham St in Shepparton on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: James Kleeman.

Flash flooding has been recorded across parts of Shepparton and Mooroopna following thunderstorms on Tuesday, October 25.

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Thunderstorms dumped 6.6mm of water at Shepparton airport in just 37 minutes according to the Bureau of Meteorology, leading to flash flooding.

Reporter @james_kleeman is near Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton following flash flooding across the region.

Avoid flood water if you can. pic.twitter.com/FQmikw2LxU
— Shepparton News (@sheppartonnews) October 25, 2022

Parts of Wyndham St are down to one lane, while other roads across the region have also been affected.

Avoid flooded areas as much as possible.

The northern part of Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton. Photo: James Kleeman.

The State Emergency Service warned earlier this week storms may cause sudden flooding, with catchments and drainage systems largely full of water.

People are reminded to not drive through flood waters.

Meanwhile, a flood watch has been issued for the Broken River downstream of Casey’s Weir.

Flooding at Power St in Taylor's Estate, Shepparton, following a downpour.

Earlier today, authorities sent out messages advising people queuing for flood relief payments at the Shepparton Showgrounds to go online, with lengthy delays occurring.