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 renewed minor flooding likely from Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Loddon River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Minor Flood Warning (IDV36810) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 11:46 am AEST on Monday 24 August 2026. Expires 4:46 am AEST on Tuesday 25 August 2026. Warning group type: major.
Affected Areas
Loddon River from Loddon Weir to Kerang and Loddon River at Appin South in Victoria (VIC). Minor flooding is occurring at Loddon Weir. A Flood Watch is also current for parts of North West, Central and North East Victoria.
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 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 occurring at Loddon Weir. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.66 m and steady, below the minor flood level of 2.80 m. Renewed minor flooding is likely at Appin South from Monday evening as the second flood peak arrives. Rain is forecast from late Monday into Tuesday, which may cause renewed river level rises.
Timeline
Warning issued 24 August 2026 at 11:46 am AEST. Renewed minor flooding likely from Monday evening. Next warning to be issued by 12:00 pm AEST on Tuesday 25 August 2026. Expires 25 August 2026 at 4:46 am AEST.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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