Flood levels are receding in parts of Victoria, but as some residents return home, others are preparing for flooding that could still inundate their properties.
Key points:
- Murchison is expected to peak below the major flood level this morning
- Shepparton residents are preparing for peak flooding Wednesday evening and into Thursday
- Residents in Seymour and Yea are starting to return home to assess the damage
The town of Murchison, downstream from Seymour, is currently in flood, with the Goulburn River expected to peak at 10.6 metres this morning, slightly below the major flood level of 10.7m.
Moderate flood warnings remain in place for the Campaspe, Goulburn and Latrobe rivers.
Further downstream, Shepparton residents are preparing for peak flooding on Wednesday evening and into Thursday.
Guido Vazzoler is the owner of the Longleat winery in Murchison, a property that was inundated in the October 2022 floods.
Mr Vazzoler spent most of Tuesday moving anything that could float and preparing his crops for excess water.
"The benefit of having been flooded before is that we know what various [flood] levels mean to us," he said.
Water was lapping the edge of his property, but Mr Vazzoler said he was not expecting the rising flood to enter buildings or impact any machinery.
He also sprayed his crops for disease on Tuesday, something he said might not be possible after the water subsided.
"I'm not sure how long it will be wet for," he said.
"It's not good for the soil, to drive on wet soil."
Mr Vazzoler said the October 2022 floods were still having an impact on his business.
"It's hard to say how long it takes to recoup the losses, it was very expensive," he said.
"The emotional trauma, I suppose, was more significant than I thought it would have been.
"We try and learn from it and use it to our benefit in this case."
Heavy impact on tourism
Dirk Gibbons, manager of Murchison Caravan Park on the banks of the Goulburn River, said water had already risen sharply.
"People are aware, people have been notified to just be vigilant," he said.
"There's no panic at this stage."
Mr Gibbons said while it was usually peak tourism season at the park, cost-of-living factors had already reduced tourist numbers by around 25 per cent, and the flooding would make things worse.
"It does have an impact on … the whole small town," he said.
"We can't do much about that.
"If the roads are open, you're most welcome here."
Residents return home
On Tuesday afternoon, some residents of Seymour and Yea were given permission to return home as emergency warnings were downgraded.
A community meeting is planned for 4pm Wednesday at the Seymour Recovery Hub for residents looking for clean-up help.
In Rochester, the community is still waiting for waters to drop below the minor flood level, which is expected to occur on Wednesday morning.
The Bureau of Meteorology said it was not expecting any "flood-producing rainfall" over the coming days.
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