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Moderate Flood Warning for Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir and Thomson River at Cowwarr Weir (Upstream)
Moderate Flood Warning for the Thomson River
From 6:07pm Sat 3 Oct to 10:07pm Sun 4 Oct
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT COWWARR WEIR (UPSTREAM) AND LIKELY AT WANDOCKA SUNDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded over the Thomson River catchment since Thursday evening, causing river and creek rises. Moderate flooding is occurring at Cowwarr Weir (Upstream) and 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 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.
- Moderate flooding is occurring at Cowwarr Weir.: Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir, Thomson River at Cowwarr Weir (Upstream)
- Moderate flooding is likely at 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).
Version history
Replaced by: Update · 9:40pm Sat 3 Oct AEST · Minor Flood Warning for Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir and Thomson River at Co...
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