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This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments

Initial Flood Watch for parts of North and North East Victoria

Issued at 12:39 pm AEST on Thursday 3 September 2026

Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE NORTH AND NORTH EAST FROM SATURDAY, WITH CHANCE OF ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING

A cold front will approach Victoria on late Friday and cross the state during Saturday. This is forecast to bring moderate rainfall to parts of the north and north east of the state, with the highest rainfall totals forecast about the eastern ranges and alpine areas.

Catchments are wet to very wet in these areas, with river levels remaining elevated in parts, and are likely to respond quickly to further rainfall. Minor flooding may develop across the Flood Watch area from Saturday afternoon onwards, with the chance of isolated moderate flooding in areas of higher rainfall.

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Loddon

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 04 September 2026.