Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 03:39 PM AEST on Wednesday 19 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 13 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT APPIN SOUTH MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LAANECOORIE RESERVOIR (TW) OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY The flood peak from last weeks rainfall is around Appin South where minor flooding is occurring and further downstream river level rises are occurring at Kerang. Renewed river level rises are occurring in the Loddon catchment upstream of Appin South and with forecast rainfall minor flooding may develop from overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required. Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie: Areas of flooding may develop along the Bet Bet Creek and Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie overnight Wednesday with forecast rainfall. 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 0.92 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW) may reach around the minor flood level (1.50 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with forecast rainfall. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring at Appin South. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently peaking around 3.05 m, 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 Thursday 20 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.30,rising,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,2.16,rising,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.84,rising,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.32,rising,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,1.33,rising,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,2.01,rising,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,2.31,rising,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,1.32,steady,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,2.32,rising,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),220.38,rising,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,1.84,rising,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,2.74,rising,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),0.94,steady,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.18,steady,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.29,steady,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),1.79,steady,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,3.03,steady,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.68,steady,3:00 pm Wed 19/08/26 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.