Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Richardson River And Final Flood Warning For The Wimmera River Issued at 01:38 PM AEST on Wednesday 12 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE ALONG THE RICHARDSON RIVER AT DONALD TOWN FROM THURSDAY MORNING MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED ALONG THE WIMMERA RIVER AT GLENORCHY Rainfall observed during Sunday and into Monday over the Avon Richardson catchment has resulted in river level rises along the Richardson River, where minor flooding is possible at Donald Town from Thursday morning. Along the Wimmera River at Glenorchy, the river level peaked around the minor flood level overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. River levels are now easing and further flooding is no longer expected. River levels are expected to remain below minor at downstream locations along the Wimmera River. Wimmera River to Glenorchy: Flooding is no longer expected along the Wimmera River. The Wimmera River at Glenorchy peaked at 4.00 m around 12:30 am Wednesday 12 August, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.60 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Wimmera River at Glenorchy is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m). Avon-Richardson Rivers: Minor flooding is possible along the Richardson River at Donald Town. The Richardson River at Donald Town is currently at 1.88 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Richardson River at Donald Town may reach around the minor flood level (2.20 m) from Thursday morning. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Thursday 13 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Wimmera River at Eversley,1.50,steady,1:12 pm Wed 12/08/26 Mount Cole Creek at Crowlands,0.44,steady,12:36 pm Wed 12/08/26 Wattle Creek at Navarre,0.89,steady,12:54 pm Wed 12/08/26 Wimmera River at Glynwylln,3.31,falling,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Concongella Creek at Stawell,0.00,steady,1:09 pm Wed 12/08/26 Wimmera River at Glenorchy,3.60,falling,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Fyans Creek at Fyans Creek Road,0.05,steady,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Mt William Creek at Lake Lonsdale (TG),0.18,steady,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Yarriamback Creek at Murtoa (Wimmera Hwy),0.25,steady,12:13 pm Wed 12/08/26 Wimmera River at Drung Drung,3.93,steady,5:16 am Wed 12/08/26 Burnt Creek at Wonwondah East,0.30,steady,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Wimmera River at Horsham (Walmer),1.47,rising,12:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Mackenzie River at Mckenzie Creek,0.12,steady,11:12 am Wed 12/08/26 Wimmera River at Quantong Bridge,2.44,steady,11:58 am Wed 12/08/26 Wimmera River at Dimboola (Upstream),0.78,steady,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Wimmera River at Lochiel,1.37,steady,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Richardson River at Rich Avon Weir (Upstream),2.38,steady,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Richardson River at Banyena,2.19,rising,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Avon River at Wimmera Hwy,3.96,falling,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Richardson River at Donald (Upstream),2.79,rising,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Richardson River at Donald Town,1.88,rising,1:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 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.