Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Loddon River Issued at 01:32 PM AEST on Friday 14 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 7 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LODDON WEIR AND POSSIBLE AT APPIN SOUTH FROM LATE SATURDAY Rainfall observed across the Loddon catchment last weekend has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. Loddon River Loddon Weir to Kerang: Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW) and possible along the Loddon River at Appin South. The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 1.59 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Loddon River at Appin South may exceed the minor flood level (2.80 m) from late Saturday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 11:30 AM AEST on Saturday 15 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Loddon River at Vaughan,1.32,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Larni Barramal Yaluk at Yandoit,1.52,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Muckleford Creek at Muckleford North,1.18,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Loddon River at Newstead,1.28,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Joyces Creek at Strathlea,0.53,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Middle Creek at Rodborough,0.67,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Loddon River at Cairn Curran Reservior (TW),0.07,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Creswick Creek at Clunes,1.00,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Birch Creek at Smeaton,1.02,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Clunes,1.13,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (HG),219.83,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Tullaroop Creek at Tullaroop Reservoir (TW),0.08,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Mccallums Creek at Carisbrook,0.54,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet,1.92,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (TW),1.10,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Loddon River at Laanecoorie Reservior (HG),160.27,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Loddon River at Serpentine Weir,1.70,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Loddon River at Loddon Weir (TW),5.50,falling,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Loddon River at Appin South,1.59,rising,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Mount Hope Creek at Mitiamo,0.51,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 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.