Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Loddon River And Final Flood Warning For The Bet Bet Creek Issued at 11:24 AM AEST on Thursday 27 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 24 APPIN SOUTH LIKELY TO PEAK NEAR THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL LATE THURSDAY The main flood peak along the Loddon River is now approaching Appin South where the river level is likely to peak near the moderate flood level late Thursday. Further upstream, a second but lower flood peak has passed Laanecoorie Reservoir, where the river levels peaked at the moderate flood level Wednesday afternoon. Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie: Minor flooding is no longer occurring along Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet. Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir: Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) peaked at 3.00 m around 03:30 pm Wednesday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 2.09 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) may remain above the minor flood level (1.50 m) until Friday evening. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 3.08 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Appin South may peak near the moderate flood level (3.10 m) late Thursday. 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 Friday 28 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.36,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.56,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.24,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.37,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.58,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.80,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,1.03,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,1.03,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.92,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),223.08,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.14,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.69,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,2.55,falling,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),2.06,falling,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.47,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,2.49,rising,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),3.41,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,3.08,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Loddon River at Kerang (Murray Valley Highway Bridge),76.44,steady,4:00 pm Tue 25/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.84,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 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.