Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Richardson River Issued at 01:39 PM AEST on Friday 14 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 4 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DONALD TOWN FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON Rainfall observed during Sunday and into Monday over the Avon Richardson catchment has resulted in river level rises along the Richardson River. The main flood peak passed Upstream Donald on Friday morning and is now approaching Donald Town, minor flooding is occurring along the Richardson River at Donald Town and moderate flooding is possible at Donald Town from Friday afternoon. Avon-Richardson Rivers: Moderate flooding is possible along the Richardson River at Donald Town. The Richardson River at Donald Town is currently at 2.36 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Richardson River at Donald Town may reach around the moderate flood level (2.50 m) Friday afternoon. 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 12:30 PM AEST on Saturday 15 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Wimmera River at Eversley,1.16,steady,12:56 pm Fri 14/08/26 Mount Cole Creek at Crowlands,0.38,steady,1:12 pm Fri 14/08/26 Wattle Creek at Navarre,0.79,steady,11:40 am Fri 14/08/26 Wimmera River at Glynwylln,2.03,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Concongella Creek at Stawell,0.00,steady,1:09 pm Fri 14/08/26 Wimmera River at Glenorchy,0.98,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Fyans Creek at Fyans Creek Road,0.05,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Mt William Creek at Lake Lonsdale (TG),0.13,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Yarriamback Creek at Murtoa (Wimmera Hwy),0.24,steady,12:03 pm Fri 14/08/26 Wimmera River at Drung Drung,2.08,falling,4:16 am Thu 13/08/26 Burnt Creek at Wonwondah East,0.27,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Wimmera River at Horsham (Walmer),2.05,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Mackenzie River at Mckenzie Creek,0.12,steady,12:15 pm Fri 14/08/26 Wimmera River at Quantong Bridge,3.48,rising,1:26 pm Fri 14/08/26 Wimmera River at Dimboola (Upstream),0.78,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Wimmera River at Lochiel,1.72,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Richardson River at Rich Avon Weir (Upstream),2.53,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Richardson River at Banyena,2.12,falling,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Avon River at Wimmera Hwy,1.65,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Richardson River at Donald (Upstream),3.25,steady,1:00 pm Fri 14/08/26 Richardson River at Donald Town,2.36,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.