Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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Initial Flood Watch for parts of Gippsland, North East and Central Victoria

Issued at 12:37 pm AEST on Wednesday 30 September 2026

Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM FRIDAY

Moderate to locally heavy rainfall associated with an approaching trough and developing low is possible from Thursday across parts of North East Victoria, Gippsland and Central Victoria. This rainfall has the potential to cause minor to moderate flooding from Friday and into the weekend. Catchments are moderately wet in these areas and may respond quickly to rainfall.

The location, intensity, and timing of this forecast rainfall is highly uncertain, and the rainfall focus may shift to other areas within the state as this event progresses. This Flood Watch will be updated and Flood Warnings will be issued as required.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Mitchell River

Avon River

Macalister River

Thomson River

Latrobe River

Traralgon Creek

Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek

Yarra River upstream of Warrandyte

Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers

Kiewa River

Ovens and King Rivers

Seven and Castle Creeks

Goulburn River upstream of Lake Eildon

Goulburn River Eildon to Seymour

Goulburn River downstream of Seymour

Loddon River

Avoca 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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