Riverine Flood
Minor Flood Warning for Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Loddon River
From 4:15am Fri 3 Jul to 7:15am Sat 4 Jul
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NEWSTEAD AND LODDON WEIR (DOWNSTREAM)
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Loddon River catchment during the last few days. This has resulted in elevated river levels along the Loddon River, where minor flooding is occurring at Newstead and is estimated to be occurring at Loddon Weir (Downstream)
- Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River at Newstead. — Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie
- Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Loddon Weir (Downstream). — Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir
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.

