Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria Final Flood Warning For The Traralgon Creek Issued at 02:29 PM EDT on Friday 01 December 2023 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER LIKELY AT TRARALGON The river level at Traralgon has peaked below the minor flood level and is falling. Further showers and rain is forecast through the weekend and the situation will continue to be monitored. Traralgon Creek: Flooding is no longer likely in the Traralgon Creek. The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is currently at 3.28 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (3.50 m). The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is likely to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m). Flood Safety Advice: SES advises that all community members should: Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater, Never allow children to play in floodwater, Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain, Keep well clear of fallen power lines Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.} Contact Information Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/ Next issue: This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Traralgon Creek at Koornalla,1.83,Steady,02:21 PM FRI 01/12/23 Traralgon Creek at Traralgon South,3.87,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 01/12/23 Traralgon Creek at Traralgon,3.28,Falling,02:00 PM FRI 01/12/23 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.