Final Flood Watch Issued for Central, Gippsland, and North East Catchments in Victoria

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Watch (IDV35010) for parts of the Central, Gippsland, and North East catchments. This update serves as the final advice for the region as the threat of flooding has subsided.

Affected Areas

The following catchments are included in this final notice:

• Gippsland: Mitchell, Avon, Macalister, Thomson, Latrobe, Traralgon, and South Gippsland Rivers.
• Central: Bunyip and Dandenong Creek, Yarra River (to and downstream of Coldstream), Maribyrnong River, and Werribee River.
• North East: Kiewa, Ovens and King Rivers, Seven and Castle Creeks, and the Goulburn River (both upstream of Lake Eildon and from Eildon to Seymour).

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in these areas should continue to exercise caution. Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it remains dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. Always obey road closure signs and plan your travel to avoid any remaining flooded roads. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

While some river level rises are currently occurring across the watch area in response to recent rainfall, flooding is no longer expected. The Bureau of Meteorology reports that no further significant rainfall is forecast for these catchments over the next few days.

Timeline

This alert was issued at 12:15 pm AEDT on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. As this is a final Flood Watch, no further watches or updates will be issued for this specific weather event.