Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 11:48 AM AEST on Tuesday 25 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 22 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT APPIN SOUTH Minor flooding is being observed at Loddon Weir (downstream) and at Appin South. Moderate rainfall recorded since Monday evening is likely to result in additional river level rises and possible renewed minor flooding. Showers are forecast for the remainder of Tuesday before easing during Wednesday. A Flood Watch is current for parts of North West, Central and North East Victoria. Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie: River level rises and areas of flooding may develop along Bet Bet Creek. Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir: Minor flooding may develop along the Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) is currently at 1.01 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) may reach around the minor flood level (1.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: River levels remain around the minor flood level at Loddon Weir (TW). Minor flooding is occurring at Appin South. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.87 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Appin South is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) for the next few days. 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 Wednesday 26 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.34,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.67,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.19,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.25,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.61,rising,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.83,rising,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.08,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,1.46,rising,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,1.18,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,1.55,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),222.51,rising,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.71,rising,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.80,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.01,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.24,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.54,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),3.34,rising,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,2.87,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Loddon River at Kerang (Murray Valley Highway Bridge),76.49,steady,11:25 am Sat 22/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.75,steady,11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 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.