Minor Flood Warning Issued for Richardson River at Donald Town
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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 minor flood warning for the Richardson River, with water levels expected to rise near Donald Town following forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria, Australia
- 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 Victoria, Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an initial Minor Flood Warning (IDV36830) for the Richardson River. The alert was issued at 3:53 pm AEDT on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in response to forecast widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily affects the Richardson River at Donald Town and the surrounding Avon-Richardson Rivers in Victoria. Specific locations currently being monitored include:
- Richardson River at Donald Town: Currently 0.27 m and steady.
- Rich Avon Weir (Upstream): Currently 0.43 m and steady.
- Avon River at Wimmera Hwy: Currently 0.57 m and steady.
- Richardson River at Banyena: Currently -0.25 m and steady.
What You Should Do
Emergency authorities advise the following safety measures:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater; it is dangerous and conditions can change quickly.
- Stay away from waterways, including flooded drains, rivers, and streams.
- Obey road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded areas.
- Stay informed by checking the ABC, local media, and www.emergency.vic.gov.au for updates.
- Emergency Contacts: Call the SES at 132 500 for assistance. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Expected Conditions
Areas of widespread moderate to heavy rainfall with embedded thunderstorms are forecast to develop through Sunday and continue into Monday. This rainfall is expected to cause river level rises. The Richardson River at Donald Town is forecast to reach the minor flood level of 2.20 m. The Bureau notes that higher levels are possible depending on the intensity of the forecast rainfall.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately, with rainfall continuing into Monday, March 2. Minor flooding is expected to become possible at Donald Town from Monday afternoon. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update for this warning by 11:00 am AEDT on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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