Flood Watch Issued for North West and South West Victoria and Border Regions
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months 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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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Flood Watch for multiple catchments across Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales, with minor flooding possible starting Sunday night.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- North West and South West Victoria
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North West and South West Victoria.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an initial Flood Watch (IDV35010) for parts of North West and South West Victoria. This alert serves as early advice for possible minor flooding and localized inundation within specified catchments due to an approaching weather system.
Affected Areas
The following catchments are likely to be affected by rising water levels:
- Victoria: Hopkins River, Portland Coast, Glenelg River, Avoca River, Mallee, and Wimmera River.
- South Australia: Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks.
- New South Wales/Victoria Border: Murray River downstream of Tocumwal (localised flooding only).
What You Should Do
Residents in the watch area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded routes.
- Stay informed by checking the ABC and local media for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
A slow-moving low-pressure trough is forecast to approach the western border on Sunday. This system is expected to bring widespread moderate to heavy rainfall with embedded thunderstorms. While catchments are currently relatively dry, the accumulated rainfall totals may be significant enough to cause river and creek level rises. Localised flooding and overland inundation are possible where the heaviest falls occur.
Timeline
The Flood Watch is effective immediately following its issue on Friday afternoon. The primary threat window for minor flooding and localized inundation begins overnight Sunday and continues into Monday as the trough crosses western and central Victoria. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled for 1:00 PM AEDT on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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