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Riverine Flood
Minor Flood Warning for Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir and Thomson River at Cowwarr Weir (Upstream)
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Thomson River
From 2:11pm Sat 3 Oct to 6:11pm Sun 4 Oct
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COWWARR WEIR (UPSTREAM)
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded over the Thomson River catchment since Thursday evening, causing river and creek rises. Minor flooding is occurring at Cowwarr Weir (Upstream).
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 Thomson River, with minor flooding occurring at Cowwarr Weir (Upstream).: Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir, Thomson River at Cowwarr Weir (Upstream)
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 · 6:07pm Sat 3 Oct AEST · Moderate Flood Warning for Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir and Thomson River at...
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