Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 11:27 AM AEST on Saturday 15 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 8 MINOR FLOODING EASING AT LODDON WEIR AND POSSIBLE AT APPIN SOUTH OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY Rainfall observed across the Loddon catchment last weekend has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is easing at Loddon Weir (TW) and possible at Appin South. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.17 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Loddon River at Appin South may exceed the minor flood level (2.80 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 11:30 AM AEST on Sunday 16 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.27,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.48,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.16,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.21,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.49,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.61,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,0.98,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,0.99,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,1.07,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),219.92,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.50,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.78,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),0.96,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.24,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.57,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),3.65,falling,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,2.17,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.65,steady,11:00 am 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.