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 minor flooding ongoing and possible renewed rises.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Loddon River, Victoria
- Issued
- September 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Minor Flood Warning (IDV36810) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology. Issued at 10:31 am AEST on Friday 4 September 2026. Warning number 32. Expires 3:31 am AEST on Saturday 5 September 2026.
Affected Areas
Loddon River from Loddon Weir to Kerang in Victoria, including the Loddon River at Appin South. A Flood Watch is also current for parts of North and North East Victoria, including the Loddon catchment.
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 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River from Loddon Weir to Kerang. At Appin South the river is at 2.95 m and steady, above the minor flood level of 2.80 m. The third flood peak has passed Appin South, with minor flooding likely to continue.
Timeline
Issued 10:31 am AEST Friday 4 September 2026. Minor flooding expected to continue for the next few days at Appin South, with possible renewed rises over the weekend. Next warning by 11:00 am AEST Saturday 5 September 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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