Flood Warning for Loddon River in Victoria
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BOM issued it on August 18, 2026, 5 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Minor flood warning issued for the Loddon River at Appin South and from Loddon Weir to Kerang, with levels steady near 2.98 m.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Loddon River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 18, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 5 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Loddon River, Victoria.
Alert Details
Minor Flood Warning (IDV36810) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 11:55 am AEST on Tuesday 18 August 2026. Warning number 11. Expires 4:55 am AEST on Wednesday 19 August 2026.
Affected Areas
Loddon River from Loddon Weir to Kerang, including Appin South in Victoria. Minor flooding is occurring at Appin South. Additional locations with steady river heights include Loddon River at Vaughan (1.18 m), Newstead (1.08 m), Laanecoorie Reservoir, Serpentine Weir, and Loddon Weir.
What You Should Do
Do not drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs and plan ahead to avoid 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. Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding at Appin South with the Loddon River currently at 2.98 m and steady. The river may peak near 3.00 m overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with minor flooding. Renewed rises possible with forecast rainfall later Tuesday and Wednesday.
Timeline
Warning issued 11:55 am AEST Tuesday 18 August 2026. Next update by 12:00 pm AEST Wednesday 19 August 2026. Expiry at 4:55 am AEST Wednesday 19 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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