SES said Wimmera volunteers were called to more than 100 requests for assistance (RFAs) in 24 hours, following a small tornado that impacted numerous houses on Monday morning in northern Horsham.

The Bureau of Meteorology has since confirmed the severe wind system was a tornado, with winds in the area estimated to have reached 133-177 km/h.

The Horsham Rural City Council meanwhile has also offered kerbside waste collection for residents directly affected by the tornado.

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Chief Executive Officer Sunil Bhalla said residents could help by separating rubbish for collection.

"Green waste and hard rubbish should be separated and placed neatly on nature strips," Mr Bhalla said.

"There are many council trees that have been damaged, so our crews will clean those up along with any that are on private property.

"For hazardous waste - including broken glass or asbestos, firstly contact your insurance agent or landlord and then notify Council by calling 5382 9777."

The council is also offering free building assessments by surveyors to see whether houses need to be demolished.

"If houses are damaged to an extent where the property values are reduced, then we can conduct midyear re-evaluations, and in some circumstances, people's Council rates can be reduced," he said.

"However, there needs to be severe structural damage."

Residents were provided with key recovery information, an in-person and online meeting, hosted by the region's council and VICSES, was held at Horsham Primary School overnight.

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