Flood Warning for Loddon River in Victoria
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Minor Flood Warning issued for the Loddon River with minor flooding occurring at Laanecoorie Reservoir and possible moderate flooding downstream.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Loddon River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Minor Flood Warning (IDV36810) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology. Issued at 2:32 pm AEST on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Warning phase: update. Severity: High.
Affected Areas
Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir, Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang, Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW), and Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie in Victoria. Minor flooding is occurring at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW) and along the Loddon River at Laanecoorie. Minor flooding has eased along Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet. Moderate flooding is possible at Loddon Weir (TW).
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 is occurring at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW) with river height at 1.93 m and falling. Minor flooding has eased at Bet Bet Creek (2.64 m, falling). Laanecoorie Reservoir is full and spilling.
Timeline
Warning issued 12 August 2026 at 04:32 UTC. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW) is likely to fall below the minor flood level (1.50 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Expiry time: 13 August 2026 at 07:32 UTC. Next warning by 03:00 PM AEST on Thursday 13 August 2026.
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