Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 02:16 PM AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 4 MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT LAANECOORIE RESERVIOR (TW) Rainfall observed across the Loddon catchment since Sunday morning has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. Laanecoorie Reservior is full and spilling. Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie: Minor flooding is occurring along the Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet. Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW). The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) is currently at 4.34 m and falling, with moderate flooding. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river may remain above the minor flood level (1.50 m) for the remainder of Wednesday. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is possible along the Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW). 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 03:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.84,falling,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.87,steady,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.45,steady,11:00 am Tue 11/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.99,steady,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.89,falling,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,1.33,falling,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,1.30,falling,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,1.21,steady,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,1.63,steady,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),219.22,steady,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,1.34,falling,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,4.63,falling,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),4.34,falling,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.62,falling,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.86,steady,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),5.09,rising,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,0.41,steady,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.46,steady,2:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 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.