Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 11:12 AM AEST on Thursday 13 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT LODDON WEIR MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE AT APPIN SOUTH DURING FRIDAY AND HAS EASED 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 Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir: Along the Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW) the river level has fallen below the minor flood level. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) is currently at 1.35 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.50 m). Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW) and minor flooding is possible along the Loddon River at Appin South. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 0.63 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Loddon River at Appin South may exceed the minor flood level (2.80 m) during Friday. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 14 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.41,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.59,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.24,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.39,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.60,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.80,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.05,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,1.07,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,1.07,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,1.21,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),219.68,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.62,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,2.20,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.35,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.33,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,2.19,falling,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),6.21,steady,10:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,0.63,rising,10:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.47,steady,10:00 am Thu 13/08/26 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.