Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 02:32 PM AEST on Wednesday 12 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LAANECOORIE RESERVOIR (TW) Rainfall observed across the Loddon catchment over the weekend has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. Laanecoorie Reservoir is full and spilling. Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie: Minor flooding has now eased along the Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet. Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir: Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW). The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) is currently at 1.93 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW) is likely to fall below the minor flood level (1.50 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is possible along the Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW). 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 03:00 PM AEST on Thursday 13 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.52,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.66,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.30,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.55,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.67,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.92,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.08,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,1.10,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,1.10,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,1.31,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),219.54,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.74,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,2.64,falling,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.93,falling,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.43,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,4.81,falling,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),5.64,rising,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,0.40,steady,2:00 pm Wed 12/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.46,steady,2:00 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.