Flood Warning for Loddon River in Victoria
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Minor flood warning issued for the Loddon River with minor flooding occurring at Loddon Weir and renewed minor flooding likely at Appin South from Monday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Loddon River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 23, 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 11:33 am AEST on Sunday 23 August 2026. Warning phase: update. Severity: High. Expiry: 2026-08-24T04:33:58Z.
Affected Areas
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 (VIC).
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 the 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 at Loddon Weir (TW). The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW) is at 1.26 m and steady, below the minor flood level (1.50 m). The Loddon River at Appin South is at 2.56 m and steady, below the minor flood level (2.80 m). Renewed minor flooding is likely at Appin South from Monday.
Timeline
Issued 2026-08-23T01:33:58Z. Next warning by 12:00 PM AEST on Monday 24 August 2026. Expiry 2026-08-24T04:33:58Z.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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