Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 11:45 AM AEST on Monday 17 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 10 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT APPIN SOUTH Along the Loddon River at Appin South the river level is approaching a minor peak. Further rainfall is forecast during Tuesday and Wednesday and the situation is being closely monitored. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring at Appin South. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.88 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Appin South may peak near 3.00 m Tuesday morning, with minor flooding. 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 Tuesday 18 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.20,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.41,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.12,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.11,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.43,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.52,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,0.92,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,0.93,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,0.98,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),220.06,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.45,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.63,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),0.77,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.20,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.37,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),2.47,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,2.88,rising,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.79,steady,11:00 am Mon 17/08/26 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.