Advisory

Riverine Flood

Flood Warning for Barwon River to Inverleigh

BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated. Read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.

Issued
7:22pm Sat 3 Oct AEST
Applies from
7:22pm Sat 3 Oct AEST 16.7h ago
Applies until
11:22pm Sun 4 Oct AEDT in 10.3h

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Barwon River

From 7:22pm Sat 3 Oct to 11:22pm Sun 4 Oct

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RICKETTS MARSH

Significant rainfall has been observed across the Barwon catchment, especially in the upper most reaches, since Thursday morning and is likely to continue into Sunday. Minor flooding is occurring along the Barwon River at Ricketts Marsh.

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, including the Barwon River catchment.

  • Minor flooding is occurring at Ricketts Marsh.: Barwon River to Inverleigh

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 warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEDT on Sunday 04 October 2026.

Version history

Replaced by: Update · 11:39am Sun 4 Oct AEDT · Flood Warning for Barwon River to Inverleigh

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