Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 11:52 AM AEST on Friday 28 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 25 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT APPIN SOUTH AND LODDON WEIR (TW) The main flood peak along the Loddon River is now around Appin South where minor flooding is likely to continue across the weekend and into next week. Further upstream, a second flood peak is approaching the Loddon Weir (TW) where minor flooding is occurring. Renewed rises are expected at Appin South as this second peak arrives next week. Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir: Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir (TW). The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) is currently at 1.59 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) may fall below the minor flood level (1.50 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River Loddon Weir (TW) to Kerang. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently peaking at 3.09 m, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Appin South is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) across the weekend and into next week. 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 09:30 AM AEST on Saturday 29 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.28,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.50,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.19,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.24,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.50,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.64,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,0.98,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,1.00,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.83,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),223.06,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.05,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.56,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,2.06,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.59,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.36,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,2.02,falling,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),5.23,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,3.09,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Loddon River at Kerang (Murray Valley Highway Bridge),76.44,steady,4:00 pm Tue 25/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.76,steady,11:00 am Fri 28/08/26 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.