Flood Warning for Loddon River in Victoria
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Moderate flood warning issued for multiple sections of the Loddon River in Victoria, with possible moderate flooding at Appin South overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria
- Issued
- August 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
A Flood Warning (IDV36810) has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the Loddon River. The warning is classified as a major warning_group_type with High severity. It was issued at 11:52 am AEST on Wednesday 26 August 2026 and expires at 2026-08-27T04:52:59Z.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir, Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang, Loddon River at Appin South, Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW), and Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie in Victoria. Specific sites include Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet, Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir, Loddon Weir, and Appin South.
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 so you don't drive on flooded roads. Check the 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
Moderate flooding is possible at Appin South overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with the river level currently at 3.02 m and steady (minor flooding), potentially reaching around 3.10 m. At Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW), the level is 2.24 m and rising (minor flooding), possibly reaching around 3.00 m from Wednesday afternoon. Minor flooding is occurring along Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet and at Loddon Weir. Moderate rainfall since Monday evening may cause additional river level rises.
Timeline
The warning is effective from the issue time of 2026-08-26T01:52:59Z until expiry at 2026-08-27T04:52:59Z. A flood peak is downstream of Loddon Weir moving toward Appin South overnight Wednesday into Thursday. A second flood peak is moving toward Laanecoorie Reservoir from Wednesday afternoon. The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Thursday 27 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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