Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:35 pm AEDT on Sunday 1 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 3

MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING AND AREAS OF LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM MONDAY

A slow moving low pressure trough is entering Victoria during Sunday, with areas of widespread moderate to heavy rainfall and embedded thunderstorms developing during Sunday. The trough is expected to slowly cross western and central Victoria during Monday, with possible moderate to locally heavy falls.

Heavy rainfall totals are expected around parts of the central, north west and south west catchments of Victoria from Sunday. Accumulated rainfall totals may be significant.

Catchments are relatively dry across the Flood Watch area, with some areas slightly wetter due to recent rainfall. River and creek level rises, and areas of minor to moderate flooding may develop from Monday morning. Localised flooding and overland inundation is also possible within the Flood Watch area. Riverine flooding is most likely in the Avoca and Avon-Richardson catchments.

A Flood Watch is current for parts of South Australia, including the Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks, and a Severe Weather warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall is current for parts of Victoria.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek
Yarra River to Coldstream
Yarra River downstream of Coldstream
Maribyrnong River
Werribee River
Hopkins River
Portland Coast
Glenelg River
Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks
Campaspe River
Loddon River
Avoca River
Murray River downstream of Tocumwal(Localised flooding only)
Mallee
Wimmera River

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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.

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