Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 10:40 AM AEST on Sunday 16 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 9 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT APPIN SOUTH OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY 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 possible at Appin South. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.61 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Loddon River at Appin South may exceed the minor flood level (2.80 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Monday 17 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.23,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.44,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.14,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.15,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.45,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.56,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,0.95,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,0.96,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,1.02,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),220.00,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.47,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.68,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),0.87,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.22,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.45,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),2.98,falling,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,2.61,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.76,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 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.