East Gippsland has experienced an indifferent start to summer with a number of isolated storms wreaking havoc, causing flash flooding and significant property.
The Great Alpine Road at Ensay was the latest victim when a storm cell dropped more than 100mm of rain in a short period of time. Beef cattle farmer, Barry Newcomen, recorded 130mm at his property on the Great Alpine Road.
Two homes positioned on Johnston Street were flooded with residents having to leave and water entered the Old Ensay Pub cellar.
Residents on Johnston Street said it was a matter of minutes before the small water course outside was entering their home and they were forced to leave.
Local policeman, Paul Newton, put in place a road diversion for safety purposes.
After a few hours the water had subsided and road damage on the Great Alpine Road was visible.
Commuters will be reduced to 40km while traveling between Ensay and Connors Hill as repairs to the road continue.
Mr Newcomen said the rainfall incurred some damage to his cattle yards.
Local SES said it is important for commuters to be careful if they find themselves in the middle of a storm cell.
