Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 10:23 AM AEST on Thursday 03 September 2026 Flood Warning Number: 31 MINOR FLOODING AROUND A PEAK AT APPIN SOUTH The second flood peak along the Loddon River is currently passing through Appin South, where minor flooding is likely to continue for the next few days. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall over the weekend. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River from Loddon Weir (TW) to Kerang. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.99 m and around a peak, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Appin South is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain. Flood Safety Advice: Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.} For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Friday 04 September 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.15,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.38,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.10,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.05,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.40,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.41,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,0.89,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,0.90,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.65,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),222.94,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.24,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.44,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.59,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.17,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.14,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.45,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),2.31,falling,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Loddon River at Appin South,2.99,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Loddon River at Kerang (Murray Valley Highway Bridge),76.62,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.61,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/09/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.