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Minor Flood Warning for Macalister River downstream of Lake Glenmaggie and Macalister River at Lake Glenmaggie (Downstream)
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Macalister River
From 4:22pm Sat 3 Oct to 8:22pm Sun 4 Oct
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LAKE GLENMAGGIE (DOWNSTREAM)
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded over the Macalister River catchment since Thursday evening, causing river and creek rises. Minor flooding is occurring at Lake Glenmaggie (Downstream).
Southern Rural Water is monitoring the situation closely and has advised that releases from Lake Glenmaggie are currently 8600 ML/d, with further increases possible. This warning will be updated as further information on releases becomes available.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for West and South Gippsland and parts of South West, Central and East Gippsland Forecast Districts.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of Gippsland, North East, Central, South West and North West Victoria.
- Elevated river levels are occurring along the Macalister River, with minor flooding occurring at Lake Glenmaggie D/S.: Macalister River downstream of Lake Glenmaggie, Macalister River at Lake Glenmaggie (Downstream)
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.
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
Version history
Replaced by: Update · 8:06pm Sat 3 Oct AEST · Moderate Flood Warning for Macalister River downstream of Lake Glenmaggie and...
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