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Flash Flooding Strands Hundreds on Great Ocean Road

1/15/2026

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  • Flash flooding struck the Great Ocean Road in Victoria on January 15, 2026, stranding hundreds of holidaymakers in Wye River and Lorne.
  • Torrential rain caused rivers to overflow.
  • Emergency services rescued a man from a roof.
  • Police confirmed no one was inside the vehicles swept away.
  • Approximately 400 people remain without vehicle access.