Moderate Flood Warning for Loddon River in Victoria
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BOM has issued a moderate flood warning for the Loddon River, with moderate flooding occurring at Laanecoorie Reservoir and minor flooding along Bet Bet Creek.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Loddon River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Moderate Flood Warning (IDV36810) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 2:16 pm AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2026. Warning number 4. Expires at 2026-08-12T07:16:46Z.
Affected Areas
Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir, Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang, Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW), and Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie in Victoria. Moderate flooding is occurring along the Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW). Minor flooding is occurring along the Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet. Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is possible along the Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW).
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
Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW) is currently at 4.34 m and falling, with moderate flooding. The river is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday but may remain above the minor flood level (1.50 m) for the remainder of Wednesday. Minor flooding is occurring along Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet (4.63 m and falling).
Timeline
Warning issued 2:16 pm AEST Tuesday 11 August 2026. Next warning to be issued by 3:00 pm AEST Wednesday 12 August 2026. Expires 2026-08-12T07:16:46Z.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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