Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Richardson River Issued at 10:39 AM AEST on Sunday 16 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT DONALD TOWN The river level along the Richardson River at Donald Town fell below the minor flood level overnight Saturday into Sunday. Avon-Richardson Rivers: Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Richardson River at Donald Town. The Richardson River at Donald Town is currently at 1.97 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Richardson River at Donald Town is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.20 m). 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: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Wimmera River at Eversley,0.99,steady,9:56 am Sun 16/08/26 Mount Cole Creek at Crowlands,0.34,steady,9:45 am Sun 16/08/26 Wattle Creek at Navarre,0.73,steady,9:28 am Sun 16/08/26 Wimmera River at Glynwylln,1.76,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Concongella Creek at Stawell,0.38,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Wimmera River at Glenorchy,0.82,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Fyans Creek at Fyans Creek Road,0.02,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Mt William Creek at Lake Lonsdale (TG),0.12,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Yarriamback Creek at Murtoa (Wimmera Hwy),0.28,steady,10:28 am Sun 16/08/26 Wimmera River at Drung Drung,1.27,steady,8:38 am Sun 16/08/26 Burnt Creek at Wonwondah East,0.20,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Wimmera River at Horsham (Walmer),1.39,falling,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Mackenzie River at Mckenzie Creek,0.12,steady,8:12 am Sun 16/08/26 Wimmera River at Quantong Bridge,4.28,steady,10:14 am Sun 16/08/26 Wimmera River at Dimboola (Upstream),2.68,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Wimmera River at Lochiel,1.89,rising,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Richardson River at Rich Avon Weir (Upstream),1.93,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Richardson River at Banyena,0.92,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Avon River at Wimmera Hwy,1.33,steady,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Richardson River at Donald (Upstream),2.08,falling,10:00 am Sun 16/08/26 Richardson River at Donald Town,1.97,falling,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.