Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Richardson River Issued at 01:33 PM AEST on Thursday 13 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DONALD TOWN 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 Banyena on Thursday morning and is now approaching Rich Avon Weir and further downstream, minor flooding is occurring along the Richardson River at Donald Town. Avon-Richardson Rivers: Minor flooding is occurring along the Richardson River at Donald Town. The Richardson River at Donald Town is currently at 2.23 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Richardson River at Donald Town is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.20 m) until Saturday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows continue to 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 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 14 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Wimmera River at Eversley,1.28,steady,1:02 pm Thu 13/08/26 Mount Cole Creek at Crowlands,0.40,steady,1:04 pm Thu 13/08/26 Wattle Creek at Navarre,0.83,steady,1:06 pm Thu 13/08/26 Wimmera River at Glynwylln,2.34,steady,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 Concongella Creek at Stawell,0.00,steady,1:09 pm Thu 13/08/26 Wimmera River at Glenorchy,1.48,falling,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 Fyans Creek at Fyans Creek Road,0.03,steady,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 Mt William Creek at Lake Lonsdale (TG),0.15,steady,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 Yarriamback Creek at Murtoa (Wimmera Hwy),0.25,steady,1:13 pm Thu 13/08/26 Wimmera River at Drung Drung,2.08,falling,4:16 am Thu 13/08/26 Burnt Creek at Wonwondah East,0.28,steady,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 Wimmera River at Horsham (Walmer),0.55,rising,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 Mackenzie River at Mckenzie Creek,0.12,steady,11:12 am Thu 13/08/26 Wimmera River at Quantong Bridge,2.93,rising,1:26 pm Thu 13/08/26 Wimmera River at Dimboola (Upstream),0.78,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Wimmera River at Lochiel,2.09,steady,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 Richardson River at Rich Avon Weir (Upstream),2.69,steady,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 Richardson River at Banyena,2.85,steady,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 Avon River at Wimmera Hwy,2.06,falling,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 Richardson River at Donald (Upstream),2.91,steady,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 Richardson River at Donald Town,2.24,steady,1:00 pm Thu 13/08/26 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.