Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 10:27 AM AEST on Monday 31 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 28 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT APPIN SOUTH The flood peak along the Loddon River is downstream of Appin South where minor flooding is likely to continue for the next few days. Further upstream, a second flood peak is downstream of Loddon Weir (TW), where minor flooding has eased. Renewed rises are expected at Appin South as this second flood peak arrives early this week. Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir: Minor flooding has eased at Loddon Weir (TW). Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River from Loddon Weir (TW) to Kerang. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.93 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Appin South is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) for the next few days. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 01 September 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.18,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.41,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.12,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.10,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.42,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.50,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,0.91,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,0.93,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.70,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),222.99,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.02,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.46,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.65,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.21,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.25,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.61,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),2.76,falling,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,2.93,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Loddon River at Kerang (Murray Valley Highway Bridge),76.64,steady,9:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.68,steady,10:00 am Mon 31/08/26 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.