Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 11:55 AM AEST on Tuesday 18 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 11 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT APPIN SOUTH Along the Loddon River at Appin South the river level is approaching a minor peak. Renewed river level rises are possible along the Loddon River with forecast rainfall during later Tuesday and Wednesday. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring at Appin South. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.98 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Appin South may peak near 3.00 m overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall. Flood Safety Advice: Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. 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. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.} For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 19 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.18,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.40,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.11,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.08,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.41,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.49,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,0.91,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,0.92,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.95,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),220.12,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.43,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.60,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),0.73,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.18,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.32,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),1.51,falling,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,2.98,steady,6:00 am Tue 18/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.73,steady,11:00 am Tue 18/08/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.