Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Richardson River Issued at 12:26 PM AEST on Saturday 15 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MINOR FLOODING EASING AT DONALD TOWN Rainfall observed during last Sunday into Monday over the Avon Richardson catchment has resulted in river level rises along the Richardson River. The main flood peak passed Donald Town late Friday evening, where minor flooding is gradually easing. Avon-Richardson Rivers: Minor flooding is easing along the Richardson River at Donald Town. The Richardson River at Donald Town is currently at 2.37 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Richardson River at Donald Town is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.20 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. 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 12:30 PM AEST on Sunday 16 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Wimmera River at Eversley,1.06,steady,12:11 pm Sat 15/08/26 Mount Cole Creek at Crowlands,0.36,steady,9:22 am Sat 15/08/26 Wattle Creek at Navarre,0.75,steady,11:02 am Sat 15/08/26 Wimmera River at Glynwylln,1.87,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Concongella Creek at Stawell,0.39,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Wimmera River at Glenorchy,0.88,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Fyans Creek at Fyans Creek Road,0.02,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Mt William Creek at Lake Lonsdale (TG),0.12,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Yarriamback Creek at Murtoa (Wimmera Hwy),0.24,steady,12:13 pm Sat 15/08/26 Wimmera River at Drung Drung,0.52,falling,9:07 pm Fri 14/08/26 Burnt Creek at Wonwondah East,0.23,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Wimmera River at Horsham (Walmer),1.89,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Mackenzie River at Mckenzie Creek,0.12,steady,11:12 am Sat 15/08/26 Wimmera River at Quantong Bridge,4.43,steady,12:14 pm Sat 15/08/26 Wimmera River at Dimboola (Upstream),1.97,rising,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Wimmera River at Lochiel,1.52,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Richardson River at Rich Avon Weir (Upstream),2.14,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Richardson River at Banyena,1.36,falling,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Avon River at Wimmera Hwy,1.46,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Richardson River at Donald (Upstream),2.85,falling,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Richardson River at Donald Town,2.37,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 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.