Flood Warning for Loddon River in Victoria
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Minor Flood Warning issued for the Loddon River with minor flooding occurring at Appin South and possible additional rises.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Loddon River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 25, 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 11:48 am AEST on Tuesday 25 August 2026. Warning number 22. Expiry at 4:48 am AEST on Wednesday 26 August 2026.
Affected Areas
Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie, Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir, Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang, Loddon River at Appin South, and Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW) in 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 is occurring at Appin South and around the minor flood level at Loddon Weir (TW). Moderate rainfall since Monday evening is likely to result in additional river level rises and possible renewed minor flooding. Showers forecast for the remainder of Tuesday before easing during Wednesday. Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW) currently at 1.01 m and steady, may reach around 1.50 m overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Loddon River at Appin South currently at 2.87 m and steady, likely to remain above 2.80 m for the next few days.
Timeline
Warning issued 25 August 2026 at 11:48 am AEST. Next warning by 12:00 pm AEST on Wednesday 26 August 2026. Expiry 26 August 2026 at 4:48 am AEST.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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