Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 11:33 AM AEST on Sunday 23 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 20 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LODDON WEIR RENEWED MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT APPIN SOUTH FROM MONDAY. Rainfall early last week resulted in a second flood peak that is now downstream of Loddon Weir and moving towards Appin South. Minor flooding is continuing at Loddon Weir, while river levels have fallen below the minor flood level at Laanecoorie Reservoir. Renewed river level rises are likely at Appin South during Sunday, with renewed minor flooding likely from Monday as the second flood peak arrives. Forecast rainfall early next week may cause renewed river level rises across the Loddon River catchment. Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir: Minor flooding is no longer occurring at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW). The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW) is currently at 1.26 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.50 m). Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring at Loddon Weir (TW). Renewed minor flooding is likely at Appin South from Monday. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.56 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Loddon River at Appin South is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.80 m) during Monday. 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 Monday 24 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.35,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.55,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.21,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.33,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.54,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.72,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,1.04,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,1.04,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.92,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),222.26,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.61,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,2.04,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.26,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.30,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.82,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),5.89,falling,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,2.56,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.58,steady,11:00 am Sun 23/08/26 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.