Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 11:15 AM AEST on Friday 21 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 17 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LAANECOORIE RESERVOIR (TW) AND APPIN SOUTH Rainfall during Tuesday and Wednesday this week has resulted in a second flood peak that is now downstream of Laanecoorie and approaching Serpentine Weir. Minor flooding is occurring at Laanecoorie Reservoir and Loddon Weir (TW). Further downstream, the first flood peak from rainfall last week has passed through Appin South, where minor flooding is continuing and river levels are steady. Renewed river levels rises are likely over the weekend and into next week as the second flood peak arrives. River level rises are occurring at Kerang. Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie: Flooding is no longer occurring at Bet Bet. Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir: Minor flooding is occurring at Laanecoorie Reservoir (TW). The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) is currently at 2.73 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) may remain above the minor flood level (1.50 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring at Loddon Weir (TW) and Appin South. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.94 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. Renewed river level rises are likely from the weekend with the arrival of the second flood peak. 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 Saturday 22 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.80,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.86,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.40,steady,5:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.81,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.96,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,1.33,rising,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,1.41,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,1.18,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,1.46,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),221.79,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,1.07,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,3.25,falling,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),2.73,falling,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.53,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,3.63,rising,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),5.08,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,2.94,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.63,steady,7:00 am Fri 21/08/26 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.