Flood Warning for Loddon River in Victoria

Source: BOM · Loddon River, Victoria

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Minor flood warning issued for the Loddon River from Loddon Weir to Kerang and at Appin South, with flooding expected to continue for several days.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Loddon River, Victoria
Issued
September 3, 2026
Issuing authority
BOM

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Alert Details

Minor Flood Warning (IDV36810) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology. Issued at 10:23 am AEST on Thursday 3 September 2026. Expiry at 3:23 am AEST on Friday 4 September 2026. Warning group type: major.

Affected Areas

Loddon River from Loddon Weir to Kerang, including Appin South in Victoria. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.99 m.

What You Should Do

Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads. Check ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management warnings visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au. For emergency assistance call SES on 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River from Loddon Weir to Kerang. At Appin South the river is around a peak with minor flooding above the minor flood level of 2.80 m. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall over the weekend.

Timeline

The second flood peak is currently passing through Appin South, with minor flooding likely to continue for the next few days. The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST on Friday 4 September 2026.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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What is this BoM weather warning about?
Minor flood warning issued for the Loddon River from Loddon Weir to Kerang and at Appin South, with flooding expected to continue for several days.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Loddon River, Victoria. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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