Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 10:31 AM AEST on Friday 04 September 2026 Flood Warning Number: 32 MINOR FLOODING EASING AT APPIN SOUTH The third flood peak along the Loddon River has passed through Appin South, where minor flooding is likely to continue for the next few days. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall over the weekend. A Flood Watch is current for parts of North and North East Victoria, including the Loddon catchment. 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 2.95 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Appin South is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain. 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 Saturday 05 September 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.14,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.38,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.10,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.03,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.39,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.41,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,0.88,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,0.89,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.64,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),222.91,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.24,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.43,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.58,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.14,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.10,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.47,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),2.10,falling,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Loddon River at Appin South,2.95,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Loddon River at Kerang (Murray Valley Highway Bridge),76.61,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.58,steady,10:00 am Fri 04/09/26 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.