Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Flood Watch For Parts For North West And South West Victoria Issued at 12:49 PM AEDT on Saturday 28 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 2 MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING AND AREAS OF LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM MONDAY Catchments likely to be affected include: Hopkins River Portland Coast Glenelg River Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks Loddon River Avoca River Murray River downstream of Tocumwal Mallee Wimmera River For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood 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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Sunday 01 March 2026.