Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Reissue to correct severity Final Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 01:18 PM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT NEWSTEAD AND LODDON WEIR (DOWNSTREAM) Minor flooding is no longer occurring at Newstead and is estimated to be no longer occurring at Loddon Weir (Downstream). No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Some river level rises are still occurring. Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie: Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Loddon River at Newstead. Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir: Minor flooding is estimated to be no longer occurring at Loddon Weir (Downstream). 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: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,2.01,falling,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.94,falling,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.55,falling,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Loddon River at Newstead,2.48,falling,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,1.38,steady,4:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,1.55,falling,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.06,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,1.04,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,0.91,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.94,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),214.79,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.07,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,1.13,falling,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,3.36,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),0.28,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),159.40,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.39,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),2.99,steady,3:15 pm Thu 02/07/26 Loddon River at Appin South,0.23,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.54,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 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.