Claim: The state of Victoria in Australia experienced the wettest January in 2011 which caused flash flooding, resulting in damage to businesses and homes and swelling in the waterways.
Evidence: High intensity rainfall between 12–14 January 2011 caused major flooding across much of the western and central parts of the Australian state of Victoria. An already soaked state had the wettest January in its recorded history in January 2011. During the downpour across the state flash flooding occurred in places such as Halls Gap and Beaufort, resulting in damage to businesses and homes. However, it was not until the downpour began to subside (and fair weather returned) that the accumulated water caused waterways across the region gradually to swell.