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Riverine Flood
Minor Flood Warning for Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir and Thomson River at Cowwarr Weir (Upstream)
Moderate Flood Warning for the Thomson River
From 9:40pm Sat 3 Oct to 1:40am Mon 5 Oct
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT COWWARR WEIR (UPSTREAM)
AT WANDOCKA, MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT, WITH MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY SUNDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded over the Thomson River catchment since Thursday causing river and creek level rises.
Moderate flooding has eased at Cowwarr Weir (Upstream), where the river level is now above the minor flood level and continuing to ease. Moderate flooding is likely at Wandocka Sunday morning.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of Gippsland, North East, Central, South West and North West Victoria.
- Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir.: Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir, Thomson River at Cowwarr Weir (Upstream)
- Moderate flooding is likely along the Thomson River, Cowwarr Weir to Wandocka.: Thomson River Cowwarr Weir to Wandocka, Thomson River at Wandocka
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).
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