Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 11:46 AM AEST on Monday 24 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 21 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LODDON WEIR RENEWED MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT APPIN SOUTH FROM MONDAY EVENING A second flood peak is now downstream of Loddon Weir and moving towards Appin South. Minor flooding is continuing downstream of Loddon Weir. Renewed river level rises are occurring at Appin South, with renewed minor flooding likely from Monday evening as the second flood peak arrives. Rain is forecast from late Monday into Tuesday, which may cause renewed river level rises across the Loddon River catchment. A Flood Watch is current for parts of North West, Central and North East Victoria. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring at Loddon Weir (TW). Renewed minor flooding is likely at Appin South from Monday evening. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.66 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) from Monday evening. 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 Tuesday 25 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.28,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.50,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.18,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.24,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.49,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.62,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,1.00,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,1.01,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.85,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),222.36,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.55,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.84,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.09,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.26,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.65,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),4.40,falling,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,2.66,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Loddon River at Kerang (Murray Valley Highway Bridge),76.49,steady,11:25 am Sat 22/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.63,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/08/26 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.