Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:43 pm AEST on Wednesday 2 July 2025

Flood Watch Number: 3

MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

A mature low-pressure system located offshore of the New South Wales coast will remain near the coast until early Thursday, before moving eastwards across the Tasman Sea.

Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Gippsland area since Tuesday morning and further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday. River level rises has been observed in several catchments in Gippsland and minor flooding is occurring along the Genoa River. Further river level rises and areas of minor to moderate flooding are possible across the Flood Watch area from Wednesday afternoon. The location and severity of the flooding is extremely dependent on the movement of the low and the areas of heaviest rainfall.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet following recent rainfall.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Snowy River

Tambo River

Mitchell River

Avon River

Macalister River

Thomson River

Latrobe River

Traralgon Creek

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Bemm, Cann and Genoa

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings

For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://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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