Lilydale has copped a major downpour once again seeing multiple roads impacted by flood waters.
It has been estimated by Lilydale SES that rain fell at 75ml per hour during the afternoon on Friday 18 October, recording a total precipitation of 16.76mm at around 3.20pm.
Pooling water under the Lilydale Train Station has seen water fill the footwell of buses, with access through John/Hardy Street limited because of floods.
Passers-by also highlighted that Lefty’s Barber and Barry Plant Real Estate on Main Street were impacted by the excessive water.
Police are onsite at the roundabout of Beresford and Cave Hill Roads in Lilydale where water has peaked.
Further roads impacted include Manchester Road, Mooroolbark near the Maroondah Highway intersection, heading to Mooroolbark, Edward Road Chirnside Park, Nimblefoot Way, Lilydale, Morokai Grove, Lilydale
and Wimbledon Court, Mooroolbark.
Reports of Brushy Creek overflowing onto Maroondah Highway in Chirnside Park, outside Officeworks, has seen Lilydale SES issue a warning for drivers to take care and expect delays.
Videos of Chirnside Park Shopping Centre shows water dripping from the ceiling.
