Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Northern Country and parts of Mallee, North Central and North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:59 am Monday, 2 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing in the north today.

Weather Situation: Tropical humidity persists to the east of a low in the far northwest near the NSW border, resulting in a broad rainband with isolated thunderstorm activity. A trough is moving through the state today with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about the warning area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 80mm are possible.

Heavy rainfall is expected to ease by this evening.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Shepparton, Seymour, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Echuca and Kerang.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

79 MM WAS RECORDED AT TUTYE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 4:59 AM.

48 mm was recorded at Kyabram in the 6 hours to 10:33am.

47.2 mm was recorded at Birchup in the 4 hours to 5:55 am.

51.6 mm was recorded at Mildura in the 4 hours and 30 minutes to 5:30 am.

59 mm was recorded at Walpeup in the 6 hours to 5:11 am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.