Flood Warning for Richardson River at Donald Town, Victoria
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BOM issued it on August 15, 2026, 8 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 flooding is easing along the Richardson River at Donald Town, with levels steady at 2.37 m above the minor flood threshold.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria
- Issued
- August 15, 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 8 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Victoria.
Alert Details
BOM has issued a minor flood warning (IDV36830) for the Richardson River. The warning was issued at 12:26 pm AEST on Saturday 15 August 2026 and is in effect until at least 5:26 am AEST on Sunday 16 August 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Richardson River at Donald Town in Victoria. Minor flooding is occurring and gradually easing at this location.
What You Should Do
Do not drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey all road closure signs. Plan ahead to avoid driving 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. Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies.
Expected Conditions
The Richardson River at Donald Town is currently at 2.37 m and steady, above the minor flood level of 2.20 m. Minor flooding is gradually easing.
Timeline
The main flood peak passed Donald Town late Friday evening. River levels are likely to remain above the minor flood level overnight Saturday into Sunday. The next warning will be issued by 12:30 pm AEST on Sunday 16 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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