Final Flood Warning Issued for Richardson River at Donald Town, Victoria
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a final flood warning for the Richardson River, confirming that flooding is no longer expected at Donald Town as water levels remain below minor thresholds.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria, Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Victoria, Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final flood warning (IDV36830) for the Richardson River. This update, issued at 10:34 am AEDT on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, indicates that flooding is no longer expected in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Avon-Richardson Rivers catchment, specifically focusing on the Richardson River at Donald Town in Victoria. Other monitored locations include Rich Avon Weir, Banyena, and the Avon River at Wimmera Highway.
What You Should Do
Despite the receding threat, residents are advised to remain cautious:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it remains dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for any sudden changes in conditions.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000.
Expected Conditions
No significant rainfall is forecast across the Richardson catchment for the next several days. Current river observations show steady levels well below flood thresholds:
- Richardson River at Donald Town: 0.50 m and steady (Minor flood level is 2.20 m).
- Richardson River at Rich Avon Weir: 0.43 m and steady.
- Avon River at Wimmera Hwy: 0.57 m and steady.
Timeline
This is the final warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for this specific weather event. No further warnings are expected as the river is predicted to remain below the minor flood level.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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