Flood Warning for Loddon River in 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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