Council is responding to the flooding in Lorne and surrounds on 15 January 2026.
This page contains information for community members impacted, along with details about Council's emergency response.
We will update this page as information comes to hand.
Latest emergency warnings and recovery advice
The VicEmergency website is the place to access up-to-date incident details and warnings.
The current Emergency Warning for Lorne is: Flash Flood - Take Shelter Now.
The VicEmergency website also contains important relief and recovery information for those impacted.
Road access
VicTraffic advises that the Great Ocean Road is closed in both directions between Skenes Creek Road, Skenes Creek and Hird Street, Ocean Road S, Lorne.
VicTraffic states: 'This closure is under the control of emergency services and the road will re-open only when it's safe to do so.'
Monitor the VicTraffic website for updates on road closures.
Community shelter
The Lorne Surf Life Saving Club on Mountjoy Parade has activated its community response plan and is providing shelter to those in need.
The Stribling Reserve Community Asset Committee has also opened the Stribling Reserve pavilion, 45 Otway Street.
Infrastructure damage
We will be inspecting Council buildings, trees, roads and infrastructure on Friday morning and will make temporary repairs as soon as it is safe to do so.
