Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Richardson River Issued at 10:33 AM AEDT on Monday 02 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DONALD TOWN FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY WITH FORECAST RAINFALL Moderate rainfall totals have been observed across the Avon and Richardson catchments over the weekend, with river level rises now occurring along parts of the Richardson River. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Monday which may cause additional river level rises. With this forecast rainfall, minor flooding is possible at Donald Town from overnight Monday into Tuesday. A Flood Watch is current for parts of Central, North West and South West Victoria, including the Wimmera and Avon-Richardson rivers. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall, is current for parts of Victoria. Avon-Richardson Rivers: Minor flooding is possible along the Richardson River. The Richardson River at Donald Town is currently at 0.43 m and rising, below the minor flood level. With forecast rainfall, the Richardson River at Donald Town may reach around the minor flood level (2.20 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday. 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 AEDT on Tuesday 03 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Richardson River at Rich Avon Weir (Upstream),0.43,steady,10:00 am Mon 02/03/26 Richardson River at Banyena,-0.18,steady,10:00 am Mon 02/03/26 Avon River at Wimmera Hwy,0.57,steady,10:00 am Mon 02/03/26 Richardson River at Donald (Upstream),-0.16,steady,10:00 am Mon 02/03/26 Richardson River at Donald Town,0.43,rising,10:00 am Mon 02/03/26 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.