Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Werribee River Issued at 06:01 AM AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BALLAN FROM TUESDAY MORNING Moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday has caused river level rises along the Werribee River at Ballan where minor flooding may develop from Tuesday morning. Upper Werribee River: Minor flooding is possible along the Upper Werribee River at Ballan. The Werribee River at Ballan is currently at 1.54 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Werribee River at Ballan may reach around the minor flood level (1.60 m) Tuesday morning. 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 Tuesday 11 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Werribee River at Spencer Rd Ballan,1.65,steady,5:45 am Tue 11/08/26 Werribee River at Ballan,1.54,rising,5:45 am Tue 11/08/26 Korjamnunnip Creek at Greendale,0.68,steady,5:45 am Tue 11/08/26 Pykes Creek at Pykes Creek Reservoir (HG),394.31,steady,5:00 am Tue 11/08/26 Werribee River at Bacchus Marsh,0.21,steady,5:45 am Tue 11/08/26 Parwan Creek at Maddingley,-0.03,steady,5:45 am Tue 11/08/26 Lerderderg River at O'Briens Crossing (DS Sardine Creek),1.21,steady,5:00 am Tue 11/08/26 Lerderderg River US Goodman Creek,0.33,steady,5:00 am Tue 11/08/26 Pyrites Creek at Merrimu Reservoir (HG),170.86,steady,5:00 am Tue 11/08/26 Werribee River at Melton Reservoir (HG),77.73,steady,5:00 am Tue 11/08/26 Werribee River at Melton Reservoir (TW),0.19,steady,5:00 am Tue 11/08/26 Toolern Creek at Melton South,0.45,steady,5:45 am Tue 11/08/26 Werribee River at Cobbledicks (Ford Rd),0.62,steady,5:45 am Tue 11/08/26 Werribee River at Wyndham Vale,0.41,steady,5:45 am Tue 11/08/26 Werribee River at Werribee (Cottrell St),0.60,rising,5:45 am Tue 11/08/26 Lollypop Creek at Werribee (Bulban Rd),0.50,steady,5:45 am Tue 11/08/26 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.