About 60 homes have been evacuated southeast of Melbourne due to rising floodwaters.
Police said residents of the town of Koo Wee Rup were evacuated around 3.30am (AEST) this morning as the Bunyip River continued to rise.
Emergency services, along with volunteers from the Red Cross assisted in the evacuation.
Streets affected included Williams Street, Salmon Street, Ti Tree Street, Black Fish Street, Boundary Drain Road and Henry Street.
Police said residents unable to make alternative arrangements with friends or relatives, would be able to use facilities at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, which had been setup for relief.
Motorists also were warned to drive to the conditions and be aware of changed conditions, including a number of road closures in the area.
