VIC
Sun 09:25 AEST
Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River
Issued at 09:25 AM AEST on Sunday 30 August 2026
Flood Warning Number: 27
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LODDON WEIR (TW) AND APPIN SOUTH
The flood peak along the Loddon River is moving downstream of Appin South where minor flooding is likely to continue for the next few days.
Further upstream, a second flood peak at the Loddon Weir (TW) is moving downstream, where minor flooding is occurring. Renewed rises are expected at Appin South as this second flood peak arrives early next week.
Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir:
Minor flooding is occurring at Loddon Weir (TW).
Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River from Loddon Weir (TW) to Kerang.
The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.98 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Loddon River at Appin South is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) during Sunday and Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
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 11:00 AM AEST on Monday 31 August 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Loddon River at Vaughan,1.21,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.44,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.14,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Loddon River at Newstead,1.13,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.44,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.53,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Creswick Creek at Clunes,0.93,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Birch Creek at Smeaton,0.95,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.73,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),223.01,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.02,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.49,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.71,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.30,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.28,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.68,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),3.81,falling,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Loddon River at Appin South,2.98,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Loddon River at Kerang (Murray Valley Highway Bridge),76.44,steady,4:00 pm Tue 25/08/26
Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.68,steady,9:00 am Sun 30/08/26
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.