Flood Warnings - October'10

[Lily]

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VicRoads NEW Road Closures - Regional Victoria

Saturday 16 October
5:00 pm



Severe weather is causing damage and flooding on roads in various regions across Victoria.

This will page will be updated with latest road information.
Conditions may change very quickly, so if you need to travel on roads
you think may be affected and the road is not listed on this site, you can call the
VicRoads Traffic Management Centre on 13 11 70 for latest updates.

NORTH EASTERN REGION

Benalla Yarrawonga Road - closed between Lake Rowan and Tungamah. Diversion at St James Road and Tungamah Road.

Murray River Road - closed at Cudgewa Creek, Tintaldra through to Walwa due to flooding.

Murray Valley Highway (Alpine Way) - closed at Bringenbrong due to water over the road.

The following roads remain open to traffic but minor flooding means water may be over the road. Drivers should be very careful driving on these roads and only drive on them if necessary.

Bendigo-Maldon Road near Fogarty's Gap Road
Bendigo-Tennyson Road at 5.0km and 6.15km
Bridgewater-Maldon Road near Bendigo-Maldon Road
Calder Highway near Edwards Road - Maiden Gully
Loddon Valley Highway near Allies Road - Myers Flat
Loddon Valley Highway at Campbells Forest
Maldon-Newstead Road near Welshmans Reef Road
Mount Macedon Road between Crombie and McBean Avenue
Murray Valley Highway at Colac Colac (road open but drivers are asked to be extremely cautious and obey the signage)

SOUTH WESTERN REGION

Great Ocean Road - is reduced to one lane following yesterday's landslip south of Lorne. Reduced speed limits are in place. Traffic is being controlled by traffic signals on site.

NEW SOUTH WALES

VicRoads has been advised that flooding is also affecting many roads in south-west NSW. Drivers heading north/south between the two states should check the following website for information before travelling http://www.livetrafficnsw.com.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hume Highway - has re-opened to traffic.
Olympic Highway is closed between Wagga Wagga and Tabletop.
Snowy Mountains Highway has re-opened at Adelong.
Sturt Highway has re-opened between Wagga Wagga and Narrandera.

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[Lily]

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Flood Summary

Issued at 5:11 pm EDT on Saturday 16 October 2010.

The following Watches/Warnings are current:

Major Flood Warning for the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume

Minor Flood Warning for the Bunyip River at Iona and Yallock Outfall at Cora
LynnMinor Flood Warning for the Campaspe River
Minor Flood Warning for Tallangatta Creek
Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River
Minor Flood Warning for the Ovens River
Minor Flood Warning for the King River
Final Flood Warning for the Seven and Castle Creeks
Final Flood Warning for the Mitta Mitta Upstream of Dartmouth
Flood Watch For Greater Melbourne Catchments (Werribee, Maribyrnong, Yarra,
Dandenong And Bunyip)
FLOOD WATCH FOR WEST AND SOUTH GIPPSLAND (LATROBE, THOMSON, MACALISTER AND AVON
CATCHMENTS and SOUTH GIPPSLAND BASIN)





Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

This flood warning covers both the Victorian and New South Wales
parts of the Murray River catchment upstream of Lake Hume.

Major Flood Warning for the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume
Issued at 5:08 pm EDT on Saturday 16 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Rainfall totals in the Upper Murray catchment since 9am Saturday have been less
than 5 mm.

For the remainder of Saturday into Sunday isolated showers.

River levels in the upper parts of the catchment have peaked. Major flooding is
still occurring around and downstream of Jingellic where the river is expected
to peak around midnight Saturday.

Upstream of Jingellic
Snowy Hydro advise that releases from Khancoban Storage are currently at 110
m3/s (Minor Flood Level 113 m3/s) and will be maintained at this level for the
remainder of Saturday into Sunday.

The Murray river at Biggara peaked at 3.1 metres (Major Flood Level 3.0 metres)
around 3am Saturday. The river is currently at 2.71 metres (Moderate FLood
Level 2.6 metres). The river is expected to fall below the Moderate FLood Level
Saturday evening with minor flooding to continue during the Sunday.

The Murray River at Bringenbrong is falling slowly and is now at 3.4 metres
(Moderate Flood Level 3.4 metres).

Jingellic
The Murray River at Jingellic after an initial peak of 6.07 metres around 6pm
Friday due to local runoff is now at 7.64 metres (Major Flood Level 7.0
metres)and rising slowly. The river is expected to peak around 7.7 metres
midnight Saturday.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
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Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued around 9.30AM Sunday 17 October 2010.

Latest River Heights:
Murray R. at Biggara 2.71m falling 04:00 PM SAT 16/10/10
Murray R. at Bringenbrong 3.4m steady 04:30 PM SAT 16/10/10
Corryong Ck. at Towong 3.42m steady 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10
Tooma R. at Pinegrove 3.48m steady 03:00 PM SAT 16/10/10
Cudgewa Ck. at Berringama 2.86m falling 02:45 AM SAT 16/10/10
Murray R. at Jingellic 7.63m rising slowly 04:30 PM SAT 16/10/10
Jingellic Ck at Jingellic 2.2m steady 04:30 PM SAT 16/10/10
Tallangatta Ck. at McCallums 1.61m steady 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10

[Lily]

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Yarra River at Yarra Glen
Issued at 7:38 pm EDT on Saturday 16 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office in consultation with
Melbourne Water

The Yarra River catchment has received rainfall averaging about 30 mm in
the Upper Yarra region and 28 mm in the Lower Yarra Region since 09:00am
yesterday.

The Yarra River at Yarra Glen is expected to reach the Minor Flood Level around
7pm today.

Minor flooding is expected to affect low-lying areas adjacent to the
river; in particular bicycle / pedestrian paths and parklands. No roads
are affected at this stage)

River heights at 18:31 16/10/2010 were:

Upper Yarra
Yarra River at Millgrove: 1.220m, steady, [Initial flood level = 1.75m]
Yarra River at Coldstream: 2.931m, rising, [Initial flood level = 3.80m]
Yarra River at Yarra Glen: 4.040m, rising, [Minor flood level = 4.10m]
Yarra River d/s Yering Pumping Station: 1.300m, rising
Yarra River at Warrandyte: 1.630m, falling, [Initial flood level =
2.75m]

Lower Yarra
Yarra River at Templestowe: 2.400m, falling, [Initial flood level =
3.30m]
Yarra River at Heidelberg: 5.130m, rising, [Initial flood level = 5.80m]
Yarra River at Fairfield: 2.000m, rising, [Initial flood level = 2.80m]
Yarra River at Abbotsford: 1.800m, rising, [Initial flood level = 2.50m]
Yarra River at Hawthorn: 0.700m, rising
Yarra River at Burnley: 0.430m, steady
Yarra River at Hanna St: 0.405m, rising

Watts River and Little Yarra River
Watts River at Maroondah Reservoir: 16.370m, rising
Watts River at Healesville: 1.930m, steady, [Initial flood level =
2.60m]
Little Yarra River at Yarra Junction: 0.920m, falling






Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Flood Summary

Issued at 7:42 pm EDT on Saturday 16 October 2010.

The following Watches/Warnings are current:

Major Flood Warning for the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Yarra River at Yarra Glen

Minor Flood Warning for the Bunyip River at Iona and Yallock Outfall at Cora
LynnMinor Flood Warning for the Campaspe River
Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa RiverMinor Flood Warning for Tallangatta
Creek
Minor Flood Warning for the Ovens River Minor Flood Warning for the King River

Final Flood Warning for the Seven and Castle Creeks
Final Flood Warning for the Mitta Mitta Upstream of Dartmouth

Flood Watch For Greater Melbourne Catchments (Werribee, Maribyrnong, Yarra,
Dandenong And Bunyip)
FLOOD WATCH FOR WEST AND SOUTH GIPPSLAND (LATROBE, THOMSON, MACALISTER AND AVON
CATCHMENTS and SOUTH GIPPSLAND BASIN)

[Blackee]

MINOR RURAL FLOOD WARNING FOR THE MURRAY RIVER AT COROWA
Issued at 3:49 pm EDT on Wednesday 27 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Releases from Hume Dam will be increased Wednesday afternoon so the combined
flow at Doctors Point will be 25,000 megalitres per day. This is expected to
produce some low level minor rural flooding at Corowa this Friday.

Further rain is expected in the area this weekend which could result in further
river rises along the Murray River downstream of Hume Dam.

[Blackee]

MINOR FLOOD WARNING FOR THE MURRAY RIVER AT COROWA
Issued at 9:40 am EDT on Thursday 28 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Spill from Hume Dam is expected to produce some low level minor rural flooding
at Corowa this Friday night / Saturday morning.

Further rain is expected in the area this weekend which could result in further
river rises along the Murray River downstream of Hume Dam.

Predicted River Heights/Flows:
Corowa - reach 4 metres Friday night/ Saturday morning with some minor rural
flooding.

[Blackee]

FLOOD WATCH FOR THE MURRUMBIDGEE VALLEY AND MURRAY RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF HUME DAM THIS WEEKEND
Issued at 12:03 PM on Thursday the 28th of October 2010

Note: This Flood Watch is a "heads up" for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning [see note below].

An active cold front will reach the west of NSW late Friday, then cross the
state slowly over the weekend, bringing rain to most areas of NSW. Heaviest
falls are expected in the areas of south east NSW which are still wet from
recent rainfall.

There is a greater then 70% chance of minor to moderate flooding developing
during the weekend in the following:

1. Murrumbidgee River valley - including local flooding from expected
thunderstorm activity which is will be associated with this event

2. Murray River below Hume Dam

Flood Watches will also be issued from Thursday afternoon for the Murray River
above Hume Dam and other catchments in north east Victoria.

This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams
must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to
higher ground should flooding develop. Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor
Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for
which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service. Across NSW,
about 70% of Flood Watches are followed by flooding.

[Jake Smethurst]

All warnings from the BoM:

Flood Watch for North East Victoria (Upper Murray, Mitta Mitta, Kiewa,
Ovens and King Catchments)
Issued at 5:08 pm EDT on Thursday 28 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A cold front will cross the Bight on Friday before linking with an inland
trough to reach western Victoria on Friday night. This system is likely to
develop into a low pressure system as it slowly crosses Victoria and Bass
Strait on the weekend.

Rainfall totals of 50 to 75 mm have been forecast for the weekend with higher
totals of around 100 mm possible over the ranges. The forecast rainfall is
expected to cause stream rises in the North East catchments with the
possibility of minor to moderate flooding developing overnight Saturday into
Sunday. If the rainfall is in the upper range of the forecast there is the
potential for more severe flooding to occur.

Flood Watch for the Goulburn and Broken Basins
Issued at 5:25 pm EDT on Thursday 28 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A cold front will cross the Bight on Friday before linking with an inland
trough to reach western Victoria on Friday night. This system is likely to
develop into a low pressure system as it slowly crosses Victoria and Bass
Strait on the weekend. The low should be moving to the east of Tasmania on
Monday.

Widespread rain with heavy falls are forecast for the Goulburn and Broken
basins over the weekend with forecast rainfall totals ranging from 50 to 100mm.

The forecast rainfall is expected to cause stream rises in the Goulburn and
Broken catchments with the possibility of minor to moderate flooding developing
overnight Saturday into Sunday. If the rainfall is in the upper range of the
forecast there is the potential for more severe flooding to occur.

The Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring the situation and will issue catchment
specific warnings if and when required.

Flood Watch for the Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera Basins
Issued at 5:08 pm EDT on Thursday 28 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A cold front will cross the Bight on Friday before linking with an inland
trough to reach western Victoria on Friday night. This system is likely to
develop into a low pressure system as it slowly crosses Victoria and Bass
Strait on the weekend.

Rainfall totals of 25 to 75 mm are forecast for the weekend. The forecast
rainfall is expected to cause stream rises in the North West catchments with
the possibility of minor to moderate flooding developing late Saturday into
Sunday. If the rainfall is in the upper range of the forecast there is the
potential for more severe flooding to occur.

The Bureau is monitoring the situation and will issue catchment specific
warnings if and when required.


Flood Watch For Greater Melbourne Catchments (Werribee, Maribyrnong, Yarra,
Dandenong And Bunyip)
Issued at 5:53 pm EDT on Thursday 28 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A cold front will cross the Bight on Friday before linking with an inland
trough to reach western Victoria on Friday night. This system is likely to
develop into a low pressure system as it slowly crosses Victoria and Bass
Strait on the weekend.

Rainfall totals of 50 mm have been forecast for the weekend with higher totals
of around 75 mm possible over the ranges. The forecast rainfall is expected to
cause stream rises in the Greater Melbourne catchments with the possibility of
minor to moderate flooding developing late Saturday into Sunday. If the
rainfall is in the upper range of the forecast there is the
potential for more severe flooding to occur.

The Bureau of Meteorology in conjunction with Melbourne Water are continuing to
monitor the situation.

[Blackee]

Flood Watch for the Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera Basins
Issued at 9:34 am EDT on Friday 29 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A cold front will cross the Bight on Friday before linking with an inland
trough to reach western Victoria on Friday night. This system will develop into
a low pressure system as it slowly crosses Victoria and Bass Strait on the
weekend. The low should be moving to the east of Tasmania on Monday.

Rainfall totals of 25 to 75 mm are forecast for the weekend. The forecast
rainfall is expected to cause stream rises in the North West catchments with
the possibility of minor to moderate flooding developing late Saturday into
Sunday. If the rainfall is in the upper range of the forecast there is the
potential for more severe flooding to occur.

The forecast rainfall is expected to cause stream rises in the Goulburn and
Broken catchments with the possibility of minor to moderate flooding developing
overnight Saturday into Sunday. If the rainfall is in the upper range of the
forecast there is the potential for more severe flooding to occur.

The Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring the situation and will issue catchment
specific warnings if and when required.


Flood Watch for the Goulburn and Broken Basins
Issued at 10:05 am EDT on Friday 29 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office


A cold front will cross the Bight on Friday before linking with an inland
trough to reach western Victoria on Friday night. This system will
develop into a low pressure system as it slowly crosses Victoria and Bass
Strait on the weekend. The low should be moving to the east of Tasmania on
Monday.

Widespread rain with heavy falls are forecast for the Goulburn and Broken
basins over the weekend with forecast rainfall totals ranging from 50 to 100mm.


Flood Watch for North East Victoria (Upper Murray, Mitta Mitta, Kiewa,
Ovens and King Catchments)
Issued at 10:23 am EDT on Friday 29 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A cold front will cross the Bight on Friday before linking with an inland
trough to reach western Victoria on Friday night. This system will develop into
a low pressure system as it slowly crosses Victoria and Bass Strait on the
weekend.

Rainfall totals of 50 to 75 mm have been forecast for the weekend with higher
totals of around 100 mm possible over the ranges. The forecast rainfall is
expected to cause stream rises in the North East catchments with the
possibility of minor to moderate flooding developing overnight Saturday into
Sunday. If the rainfall is in the upper range of the forecast there is the
potential for more severe flooding to occur.


Flood Watch For Greater Melbourne Catchments (Werribee, Maribyrnong, Yarra,
Dandenong And Bunyip)
Issued at 10:32 am EDT on Friday 29 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A cold front will cross the Bight on Friday before linking with an inland
trough to reach western Victoria on Friday night. This system will
develop into a low pressure system as it slowly crosses Victoria and Bass
Strait on the weekend.

Rainfall totals of 50 mm have been forecast for the weekend with higher totals
of up to 80 mm possible over the ranges. The forecast rainfall is expected to
cause stream rises in the Greater Melbourne catchments with the possibility of
minor to moderate flooding developing late Saturday into Sunday. If the
rainfall is in the upper range of the forecast there is the
potential for more severe flooding to occur.

[Blackee]

Flood Watch for the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments and
Otway Ranges
Issued at 11:42 am EDT on Friday 29 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A cold front will cross the Bight on Friday before linking with an inland
trough to reach western Victoria on Friday night. This system will develop into
a low pressure system as it slowly crosses Victoria and Bass Strait on the
weekend.

Patchy rain is expected during Saturday, becoming more widespread and
intensifying later in the evening with areas of rain continuing during Sunday.
Rainfall totals between 30 and 75 mm are possible in the 48 hours to midnight
Sunday. Rainfalls will be heaviest overnight Saturday.

The forecast rainfall is expected to cause stream rises in the Barwon,
Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments with the possibility of minor to
moderate flooding developing late Saturday into Sunday. If the rainfall is in
the upper range of the forecast there is the potential for more severe flooding
to occur.


Flood Watch for West and South Gippsland (Latrobe, Thomson, Macalister and Avon
Catchments and South Gippsland Basin)
Issued at 11:43 am EDT on Friday 29 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A cold front will cross the Bight on Friday before linking with an inland
trough to reach western Victoria on Friday night. This system will develop into
a low pressure system as it slowly crosses Victoria and Bass Strait on the
weekend. The low should be moving to the east of Tasmania on Monday.

Patchy rain is expected during Saturday morning, becoming widespread on the
ranges and in the west later in the evening with areas of rain continuing
during Sunday. Rainfall totals between 20 and 50 mm are possible in the 48
hours to midnight Sunday. Rainfalls will be heaviest overnight Saturday, with
significantly higher totals about elevated areas.

The West Gippsland catchments are relatively dry. As a result of forecast
rainfall significant stream rises are possible in the West and South Gippsland
catchments. If rainfall is in the upper end of the forecast then areas of minor
flooding may develop during Sunday.

[Blackee]

Flood Watch for North East Victoria (Upper Murray, Mitta Mitta, Kiewa,
Ovens and King Catchments)
Issued at 11:54 am EDT on Saturday 30 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A low pressure system and associated trough over Victoria will remain over the
State today, then will contract southeastwards during Sunday. A high pressure
system will move over the Bight on Monday.

Rainfall totals of 50 to 75 mm have been forecast for the remainder of Saturday
into Sunday with higher totals of around 100 mm possible over the ranges. The
forecast rainfall is expected to cause stream rises in the North East
catchments with the possibility of minor to moderate flooding developing
overnight Saturday into Sunday. If the rainfall is in the upper range of the
forecast there is the potential for more severe flooding to occur.


Flood Watch for the Goulburn and Broken Basins
Issued at 12:16 pm EDT on Saturday 30 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A low pressure system and associated trough over Victoria will remain over the
State today, then will contract southeastwards during Sunday. A high pressure
system will move over the Bight on Monday.

Widespread rain with heavy falls are forecast for the Goulburn and Broken
basins for the remainder of Saturday into Sunday, with forecast rainfall totals
ranging from 50 to 100mm.

The forecast rainfall is expected to cause stream rises in the Goulburn and
Broken catchments with the possibility of minor to moderate flooding developing
overnight Saturday into Sunday. If the rainfall is in the upper range of the
forecast there is the potential for more severe flooding to occur.


Flood Watch for the Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera Basins
Issued at 1:11 pm EDT on Saturday 30 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A low pressure system and associated trough over Victoria will remain over the
State today, then will contract southeastwards during Sunday. A high pressure
system will move over the Bight on Monday.

Since 9 AM Saturday rainfall totals of up to 18 mm have been recorded in the
North West catchments. Further rainfall totals of 25 to 75 mm are forecast for
the remainder of Saturday into Sunday. The forecast rainfall is expected to
cause stream rises in the North West catchments with the possibility of minor
to moderate flooding developing late Saturday into Sunday. If the rainfall is
in the upper range of the forecast there is the potential for more severe
flooding to occur.


Flood Watch for the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments and
Otway Ranges
Issued at 1:25 pm EDT on Saturday 30 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A low pressure system and associated trough over Victoria will remain over the
State today, then will contract southeastwards during Sunday. A high pressure
system will move over the Bight on Monday.

Widespread rain with heavy falls are forecast for the Barwon catchment for the
remainder of Saturday into Sunday, with forecast rainfall totals ranging from
30 to 70mm.

The forecast rainfall is expected to cause stream rises in the Barwon,
Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments with the possibility of minor to
moderate flooding developing late Saturday into Sunday. If the rainfall is in
the upper range of the forecast there is the potential for more severe flooding
to occur.


Flood Watch for West and South Gippsland (Latrobe, Thomson, Macalister and Avon
Catchments and South Gippsland Basin)
Issued at 1:31 pm EDT on Saturday 30 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A low pressure system and associated trough over Victoria will remain over the
State today, then will contract southeastwards during Sunday. A high pressure
system will move over the Bight on Monday.

Widespread rain on the ranges and in the west is expected during Saturday
afternoon and evening, with areas of rain continuing during Sunday. Rainfall
totals between 30 and 70 mm are possible for the remainder of Saturday into
Sunday. Rainfalls will be heaviest overnight Saturday, with significantly
higher totals about elevated areas.

The West Gippsland catchments are relatively dry. As a result of forecast
rainfall significant stream rises are possible in the West and South Gippsland
catchments. If rainfall is in the upper end of the forecast then areas of minor
to moderate flooding may develop during Sunday.

[Jake Smethurst]

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River
Issued at 10:00 pm EDT on Saturday 30 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

In the 24 hours to 9pm Saturday around 30 mm of rainfall has been recorded in
the Kiewa river catchment. Further falls of 20mm to 40mm are expected between
9pm and midday Sunday with the potential for isolated higher totals.

Stream rises are being recorded in the upper reaches of the Kiewa catchment and
with the forecast rainfall further rises are expected.

AGL Hydro advise that releases from storages into the Kiewa River are around
100 ML/hour.

Mongans Bridge
The Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge is currently at 1.80 metres (Minor Flood
Level 2.4 metres) and rising with the forecast rainfall the river level is
expected to approach the minor flood level Sunday afternoon.

The Kiewa River at Kiewa Main Channel is currently at 2.49 metres (Minor Flood
Level 3.3 metres) and rising slowly. Initial indications are with the forecast
rainfall the river level in the Kiewa river at Kiewa will approach the minor
flood level late Sunday.

Bandiana
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.27 metres (Minor Flood Level 2.7
metres) and rising slowly. With the forecast rainfall initial indications are
the Kiewa River at Bandiana will approach the minor flood level (2.7 metres)
late Sunday early Monday.

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Ovens River
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the King River
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Buffalo River
Issued at 10:01 pm EDT on Saturday 30 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9 AM Saturday rainfall totals of between 20 to 50 mm have been recorded
across the Ovens and King River catchments with an isolated total of 109 mm at
Mt Buffalo. A further 20 to 40 mm have been forecast until midday Sunday with
the possibility of higher totals on the ranges. Todays rainfall has caused some
small stream rises. This, combined with the forecast rainfall, is expected to
cause additional stream rises with the likelihood of minor flooding in the
upstream reaches of the Ovens and King and Buffalo Rivers overnight Saturday
into Sunday morning.

Buckland River
The Buckland River at Harris Lane is at 2.25 metres and rising. High stream
levels are expected to continue during Sunday, however initial indications are
that the river will remain below the Minor Flood Level (2.8 metres). If
rainfall over the next 12 hours exceeds the forecast then there is the
possibility of Minor Flooding. The Bureau is continuing to monitor the
situation.

Buffalo River
The Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo is currently at 1.39 metres and
rising. Forecast rainfall is expected to cause further rises, and initial
indications are that the river will approach the Minor Flood Level (3.0 metres)
at around midday Sunday.

Rocky Point
The Ovens River at Rocky Point is currently at 1.9 metres and rising. Forecast
rainfall is expected to cause further rises, and initial indications are that
the river will approach the Minor Flood Level (3.2 metres) during Sunday
afternoon.

Upper King River
The King River at Cheshunt is currently at 1.9 metres and rising. Forecast
rainfall is expected to cause further rises, and initial indications are that
the river will approach the Minor Flood Level (1.8 metres) during Sunday
afternoon.

Docker Road
The King River at Docker Road is currently at 1.47 metres and rising. Initial
indications are that the river will exceed the Minor Flood Level (3.7 metres)
during Sunday between 8 AM and 1PM.

Wangaratta
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 9.27 metres (Minor Flood Level
11.9 metres) and rising. Further rises are expected over the next several days.
A forecast for the peak will be provided once upstream gauges have peaked.

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Seven and Castle Creeks
Issued at 6:36 pm EDT on Saturday 30 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office.

Since 9am Saturday rainfall totals of up to 35mm have been recorded in the
Seven and Castle Creeks catchment. Further rainfall totals of 20 to 40mm have
been forecast for the remainder of Saturday into Sunday.

Stream rises have been observed in the catchment and it is likely that minor
flooding will develop in the Seven Creeks catchments during Saturday evening.

Seven Creeks
Seven Creeks at Strathbogie is currently at 1.13 metres and rising (Minor Flood
Level 1.5 metres). River levels are expected to exceed the minor flood level
late Saturday evening.

Castle Creek
Castle Creek at Telfords Bridge is currently steady at 0.4 metres (Minor Flood
Level 1.2 metres). River levels are expected to remain below the minor flood
level.

Euroa
Seven Creeks at Euroa is currently steady at 1.07 metres (Minor Flood Level 2.5
metres). A forecast level will be provided once upstream gauges have peaked.

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Campaspe River
Issued at 7:59 pm EDT on Saturday 30 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9am Saturday rainfall totals of up to 40mm have been recorded in the
Campaspe River catchment. Rainfall totals of up to 40 mm have been forecast for
overnight Saturday into Sunday.

The recorded rainfall is causing stream rises in the Campaspe River upstream of
Lake Eppalock, with minor flooding likely to develop during Saturday evening.

Upstream of Eppalock
The Campaspe River at Redesdale is currently at 1.54 metres (Minor Flood Level
2.0 metres) and rising. River levels are expected to exceed the minor flood
level during Saturday evening.

Minor Flood Warning for the Murray River at Corowa
Issued at 11:07 am EDT on Saturday 30 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Spill from Hume Dam is expected to produce some low level minor rural flooding
at Corowa from Saturday [30/10/10].

Further rain is expected in the area this weekend which could result in further
river rises along the Murray River downstream of Hume Dam. Flood Watches are
current for this event for NSW and Victoria.

Predicted River Heights/Flows:
Corowa - reach 4 metres Saturday [30/10/10] with some minor rural flooding.
- further rises possible.

[Blackee]

Moderate Flood Warning for the Watts River at Healesville
Minor Flood Warning for the Yarra River
Issued at 6:27 am EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office in consultation with
Melbourne Water

The Yarra River catchment has received rainfall averaging about 54mm in
the Upper Yarra region and 55mm in the Lower Yarra Region since 09:00am
yesterday.

This rainfall is causing stream rises and areas of minor to moderate flooding
in the Yarra River catchment.

Water levels in the Watts River at Healesville has exceeded the Moderate Flood
Level of 3.10 metres and is expected to peak in the next few hours.

The Yarra River at Coldstream is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.0
metres) later Sunday.

The Yarra River at Yarra Glen is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.1
metres) later Sunday.

The Yarra River at Fairfield is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.0
metres) during Sunday.

Yarra River at Abbotsford is approaching the minor flood level of 2.7m and
still rising, and is expected to exceed the minor flood level in the next few
hours.

Minor flooding is expected to affect low-lying areas adjacent to the
lower Yarra river; in particular bicycle / pedestrian paths and parklands.


Moderate Flood Warning for the Mitta Mitta River Upstream of Lake Dartmouth
Issued at 7:48 am EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9 am Saturday rainfall totals within the Mitta Mitta River catchment have
ranged between 20 and 120 mm. Rainfall is expected to continue during Sunday
with additional totals of between 10 and 20 mm expected, with some higher
isolated totals possible.
This rainfall is causing minor to moderate flooding to develop in the Mitta
Mitta River upstream of Lake Dartmouth.

Mitta Mitta upstream of Dartmouth
The Mitta Mitta River at Hinnomunjie has exceeded the minor flood level (1.8
metres), and is continuing to rise. A peak above the moderate flood level is
expected during Sunday.
The Big River at Jokers Creek is risign and is expected to peak around the
minor flood level (2.8 metres), during Sunday.

Mitta Mitta downstream of Dartmouth
Tallangatta Creek at McCallums is above the Minor Flood Level (1.6 metres) and
rising. The river is expected to remain around the minor flood level during
Sunday morning.


Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River
Issued at 7:46 am EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

In the 24 hours to 9am Sunday rainfall totals of up to 120 mm have been
recorded in the Kiewa river catchment. Rainfall totals of between 10mm to 20mm
are expected for the rest of Sunday.

AGL Hydro advise that releases from storages into the Kiewa River are currently
around 110 ML/hour, increasing to 130 ML/hour during the morning.

Mongans Bridge
The Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge is expected to exceed the Minor Flood level
(2.4 metres) during Sunday morning, peaking around 3.1 metres during Sunday
evening.

The Kiewa River at Kiewa Main Channel is expected to exceed the Minor Flood
Level (3.3 metres) during Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to peak below
the Moderate Flood Level (3.7 metres) during Monday.

Bandiana
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently above the Minor Flood Level and rising
slowly. A forecast for the peak will be provided when upstream gauges have
peaked.


Minor Flood Warning for the Ovens River
Minor Flood Warning for the Buckland River
Minor Flood Warning for the King River
Minor Flood Warning for the Buffalo River
Issued at 6:54 am EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9 AM Saturday rainfall totals of up to 100 mm have been recorded across
the Ovens and King River catchments with an isolated total of 144 mm at Mt
Buffalo. A further 10 to 20 mm has been forecast for the rest of Sunday.

Stream rises are occurring throughout the Ovens and King catchments, with areas
of minor flooding expected to develop during Sunday.

Ovens River upstream of Bright
The Ovens River at Bright is rising and is likely to peak around the minor
flood level (3.0 metres) during Sunday.

Buckland River
The Buckland River at Harris Lane is rising and is likely to peak around the
Minor Flood Level (2.8 metres) during Sunday.

Myrtleford
The Ovens River at Eurobin is rising, and is expected to peak around the Minor
Flood Level (4.5 metres) during Sunday.

Buffalo River
The Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo is rising and is expected to peak
around the Minor Flood Level (3.0 metres) during Sunday.

Rocky Point
The Ovens River at Rocky Point is currently at 1.9 metres and rising. Further
stream rises are expected during Sunday, and initial indications are that the
river will approach the Minor Flood Level (3.2 metres) during Sunday afternoon.

Upper King River
The King River at Cheshunt is rising and is expected to exceed the Minor Flood
Level (1.8 metres) during Sunday morning, with a peak below the Moderate Flood
Level (2.3 metres) expected later Sunday.

Docker Road
The King River at Docker Road is currently at 1.47 metres and rising. The river
will exceed the Minor Flood Level (3.7 metres) later Sunday morning.

Wangaratta
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 9.27 metres (Minor Flood Level
11.9 metres) and rising. Further rises are expected over the next several days.
A forecast for the peak will be provided once upstream gauges have peaked.


Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Goulburn River and Tributaries
Issued at 6:35 am EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9 am Saturday, rainfall totals of up to 67 mm have been recorded in the
Goulburn River catchment. This rainfall has resulted in stream rises in the
tributaries of the upper Goulburn River.

Upstream of Lake Eildon
Stream rises are occurring in the Goulburn River catchment upstream of Eildon,
however no flooding is expected at this stage.

Goulburn tributaries below Eildon and Seymour
The Acheron River at Taggerty is rising, and is expected to peak near the minor
flood level (2.0 metres) during Sunday.
The Yea River at Devlins Bridge is rising, and is expected to peak near the
minor flood level (1.8 metres) during Sunday.

Goulburn River Lake Eildon to Seymour
Stream rises are expected during Sunday in the Goulburn River between Eildon
and Seymour, however the river is not expected to exceed minor flood level (4.0
metres) at Trawool during Sunday. A forecast for the peak will be provided when
upstream gauges have peaked.

Seymour
Stream rises are expected during Sunday in the Goulburn River at Seymour,
however the river is not expected to exceed minor flood level (4.0 metres) at
Seymour during Sunday. A forecast for the peak will be provided when upstream
gauges have peaked.

Hughes Creek
Hughes Creek at Tarcombe Road is rising, and is likely to approach the minor
flood level (2.0 metres), during Sunday afternoon.

Murchison
A forecast for the Goulburn River at Murchison will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

Seven Creeks at Kialla West
A forecast for the Seven Creeks at Kialla West will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

Broken River at Orrvale
A forecast for the Broken River at Orrvale will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

Goulburn River at Arcadia Downs

A forecast for the Goulburn River at Arcadia Downs will be provided once
upstream gauges have peaked.

Shepparton
A forecast for the Goulburn River at Shepparton will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

McCoys Bridge
A forecast for the Goulburn River at McCoys Bridge will be provided once
upstream gauges have peaked.


Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume
Issued at 7:22 am EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Rainfall totals of up to 70 millimetres have been recorded in the Upper Murray
catchment since 9am Saturday. Further rainfall is expected during Sunday, with
rainfall totals of 10-20 millimetres expected, with some isolated higher
totals. This rainfall is causing stream rises and areas of minor flooding in
the Upper Murray River catchment.

Upstream of Jingellic
Snowy Hydro advise that releases from Khancoban Storage are expected to exceed
the Minor Flood Level (113 m3/s) in the next few hours.

The Murray river at Biggara is currently rising, and is likely to peak around
the Minor Flood Level (2.0 metres) during Sunday.

The Murray River at Bringenbrong is expected to peak around the Minor Flood
Level (3.0 metres) during Sunday.

Jingellic
Initial indications are that the Murray River at Jingellic will exceed the
minor flood level (4.0 metres) late Sunday or early Monday. A forecast of the
peak will be provided once upstream gauges have peaked.

[Blackee]

Initial Minor Warning for the Dandenong Creek at Police Road Retarding Basin,
Rowville
Issued at 8:41 am EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office in consultation with
Melbourne Water

The Dandenong Creek catchment has received rainfall varying between 50mm
to 70mm since 09:00am yesterday.

The Police Road Retarding Basin (Police Road RB) at Rowville is
currently at 4.5m and spilling. The water level of the Dandenong Creek
at Rowville is rising to approach the minor flood level of 4.6m.

[Blackee]

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Diamond Creek at Hustbridge
Issued at 10:39 am EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office in consultation with
Melbourne Water

The Diamond Creek catchment has received rainfall averaging about 70.5 mm
since 09:00am Saturday.

Water level of the Diamond Creek at Hurstbridge is approaching minor
flood level of 5.5m. Water level at Eltham is likely to peak this
afternoon below minor flood level of 6m.

Minor flooding is expected to affect low-lying areas adjacent to the
waterway, in particular bicycle/pedestrian paths and parklands.

The water levels in Diamond Creek at 10:00am 31/10/2010 were:

Arthurs Creek at Nutfield: 4.46m, rising

Diamond Creek at Hurstbridge: 5.25m, rising, [Minor flood level = 5.50m]

Diamond Creek at Eltham: 5.02m, rising, [Minor flood level = 6.00m]

[Blackee]

Moderate Flood Warning for the Watts River at Healesville
Moderate Flood Warning for the Yarra River
Issued at 12:47 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office in consultation with
Melbourne Water

The Yarra River catchment has received rainfall averaging about 60mm in
both upper and lower Yarra regions since 09:00am yesterday. This
rainfall is causing stream rises and areas of minor to moderate flooding
in the Yarra River and Watts River catchments.

Water levels in the Watts River at Healesville exceeded the moderate
flood level of 3.10m and peaked at 3.49m around 8:30 this morning. Water
level at Healesville is currently falling.

Yarra River at Coldstream is expected to exceed the moderate flood level
of 5.14m during Sunday, with a peak around 5.4m Monday morning expected.

Yarra River at Yarra Glen is expected to exceed the moderate flood level
of 4.50m and peak around 4.6m Monday morning.

Yarra River at Templestowe has exceeded the minor flood level of 3.5m
and likely to peak around 3.7m this afternoon.

Yarra River at Heidelberg has exceeded the minor flood level of 6.0m and
likely to peak around 7.2m this evening.

Yarra River at Fairfield is expected to exceed the minor flood level of
3.0m and likely to peak around 3.8m Monday morning.

Yarra River at Abbotsford has exceeded the minor flood level of 2.7m and
likely to peak around 4.2m Monday morning.

Minor flooding is expected to affect low-lying areas adjacent to the
lower Yarra river; in particular bicycle / pedestrian paths and
parklands.


Minor Flood Warning for the Bunyip River at Iona and Yallock Outfall at Cora
Lynn
Issued at 4:15 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office in consultation with
Melbourne Water

The Bunyip River catchment has received rainfall averaging about 45mm
since 09:00am yesterday. The Western Port catchment has received rainfall
averaging about 57mm for the same period.

The water levels in the Bunyip River at various locations are rising in
response to the rain. The river level at Iona has exceeded the minor
flood level of 2.10m and the level at Cora Lynn has exceeded the minor
flood level of 3.1m.

Water level in Bunyip River @ Iona is expected to peak around 2.7m
overnight and unlikely to reach moderate flood level of 5.0m

Minor flooding is expected to affect low-lying areas adjacent to the
waterway, in particular bicycle / pedestrian paths and parklands. The
ford at Cora Lynn is closed to traffic and will remain closed overnight.


Moderate Flood Warning for the Mitta Mitta River Upstream of Lake Dartmouth
Issued at 1:16 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Rainfall has eased in the Mitta Mitta catchment, with rainfall totals since 9am
Sunday generally less than 1mm. Further showers are expected during Sunday,
with rainfall totals of up to 10 mm possible.

Mitta Mitta upstream of Dartmouth
The Mitta Mitta River at Hinnomunjie has exceeded the minor flood level (1.8
metres), and is continuing to rise. A peak around the moderate flood level is
expected during Sunday.
The Big River at Jokers Creek peaked at 2.6 metres (minor flood level 2.8
metres) around 9am Sunday.

Mitta Mitta downstream of Dartmouth
Tallangatta Creek at McCallums has fallen below the minor flood level (1.6
metres) and is continuing to fall.


Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River
Issued at 3:17 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9am Sunday no significant rainfall has been recorded in the Kiewa river
catchment. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10mm have been forecast the remainder of
Sunday into Monday.

AGL Hydro advise that releases from storages into the Kiewa River are currently
steady around 130 ML/hour.

Mongans Bridge
The Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge peaked around 2.71 metres (Minor Flood level
2.4 metres) early Sunday afternoon. The river is currently at 2.67 metres and
falling.

The Kiewa River at Kiewa Main Channel is currently steady at 3.09 metres (Minor
Flood Level 3.3 metres). The river is expected to peak and remain around the
minor flood level overnight Sunday into Monday.

Bandiana
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently steady at 2.87 metres (Minor Flood
Level 2.7 metres). The river is expected to remain around this level overnight
Sunday into Monday.


Minor Flood Warning for the Ovens River
Minor Flood Warning for the King River
Minor Flood Warning for the Buffalo River
Issued at 3:04 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

In the 24 hours to 9 AM Sunday widespread rainfall totals of between 20 to 90
mm have been recorded in the Ovens and King River catchments with a few
isolated totals between 100 and 150 mm. Since 9 AM Sunday no significant
rainfall has been observed in the Ovens and King River catchments. Rainfall
totals of up to 5 to 10 mm have been forecast for the rest of Sunday.

As a result of the rainfall in the 24 hours to 9 AM Sunday stream rises are
occurring throughout the Ovens and King catchments, with areas of minor
flooding expected to develop during Sunday evening.

Ovens River upstream of Bright
The Ovens River at Bright peaked at 2.68 metres around midday Sunday (Minor
Flood Level 3.0 metres) and is currently falling.

Buckland River
The Buckland River at Harris Lane peaked around 2.55 metres at 10 AM Sunday
(Minor Flood Level 2.8 metres) and is currently falling.

Myrtleford
The Ovens River at Eurobin peaked at 4.16 metres early Sunday afternoon (Minor
Flood Level 4.5 metres) and is currently falling.

Buffalo River
The Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo is at 2.47 metres and rising. The
river is expected to peak around the Minor Flood Level (3.0 metres) during
Sunday evening.

Rocky Point
The Ovens River at Rocky Point is currently at 2.75 metres and rising. Further
stream rises are expected during Sunday, and initial indications are that the
river will approach the Minor Flood Level (3.2 metres) during Sunday evening.

Upper King River
The King River at Cheshunt is at 1.74 metres and rising slowly. The river is
expected to peak around the Minor Flood Level (1.8 metres) early Monday morning.

Docker Road
The King River at Docker Road is currently at 2.74 metres and rising. The river
is expected to peak around the Minor Flood Level (3.7 metres) during Monday.

Wangaratta
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 10.15 metres (Minor Flood Level
11.9 metres) and rising. Further rises are expected over the next several days.
Early indications are that the river may exceed the Minor Flood Level during
Monday and peak below Moderate Flood Level (12.4 metres) late Monday to early
Tuesday.


Minor Flood Warning for the Goulburn River and Tributaries
Moderate Flood Warning for the Acheron River
Issued at 4:18 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

In the 24 hours to 9 am Sunday rainfall totals of up to 95 mm have been
recorded in the Goulburn River catchment. This rainfall has resulted in stream
rises in the tributaries of the upper Goulburn River. Since 9 am Sunday
rainfall totals of up to 9 mm have been observed. Rainfall of up to 10 mm is
predicted for the remainder of Sunday.

Goulburn tributaries below Eildon and Seymour
The Acheron River at Taggerty passed the minor flood level (2.0 metres) around
midday Sunday and is currently at 2.28 metres and rising. The river is
expected to peak around the moderate flood level (2.0 metres) early Monday.
The Yea River at Devlins Bridge peaked around 1.64 metres (minor flood level
1.8 metres) on Sunday afternoon. The river is currently at 1.61 metres and
falling.

Goulburn River Lake Eildon to Seymour
Stream rises are occurring in the Goulburn River between Eildon and Seymour,
however the river is not expected to exceed minor flood level (4.0 metres) at
Trawool during Sunday. A forecast for the peak will be provided when upstream
gauges have peaked.

Seymour
Stream rises are occurring in the Goulburn River at Seymour, however the river
is not expected to exceed minor flood level (4.0 metres) at Seymour during
Sunday. A forecast for the peak will be provided when upstream gauges have
peaked.

Hughes Creek
Hughes Creek at Tarcombe Road passed the minor flood level (2.0 metres) Sunday
afternoon. The river is currently at 2.06 metres and rising. The river is
expected to peak around 2.1 metres Sunday evening.

Murchison
A forecast for the Goulburn River at Murchison will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

Seven Creeks at Kialla West
A forecast for the Seven Creeks at Kialla West will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

Broken River at Orrvale
A forecast for the Broken River at Orrvale will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

Goulburn River at Arcadia Downs

A forecast for the Goulburn River at Arcadia Downs will be provided once
upstream gauges have peaked.

Shepparton
A forecast for the Goulburn River at Shepparton will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

McCoys Bridge
A forecast for the Goulburn River at McCoys Bridge will be provided once
upstream gauges have peaked.



Minor Flood Warning for the Murray River at Albury and Corowa
Issued at 4:18 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office
Reissue with revised next issue time.

Up to 65 millimetres or rain has fallen in the Kiewa River Valley during the 24
hours to 6am this morning (31/10/10). No significant rain has fallen since 6am.

This rainfall has caused increased river flows in the Kiewa River. These river
flows combined with spill from Hume Dam are expected to produce minor rural
flooding for the Murray River at Albury on Monday [1/10/10].

There is currently minor rural flooding for the Murray River at Corowa.

Predicted River Heights/Flows:

Albury - rise close to minor flood level [4.3 metres] Monday [1/10/10]
Corowa - reach 5.4 metres Tuesday [2/11/10] with minor flooding.


Minor Flood Warning for the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume
Issued at 4:09 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9am Sunday no significant rainfall has been recorded in the Upper Murray
catchment. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10mm have been forecast the remainder of
Sunday into Monday.

Stream rises and areas of minor flooding are expected to continue in the Upper
Murray River catchment overnight Sunday into Monday.

Upstream of Jingellic
Snowy Hydro advise that releases from Khancoban Storage are expected to remain
below the Minor Flood Level (113 m3/s) during Sunday into Monday.

The Murray river at Biggara is currently peaking around 2.15 metres (Minor
Flood Level 2.0 metres). The river is expected to fall below the minor flood
level overnight Sunday into Monday.

The Murray River at Bringenbrong is currently at 2.63 metres (Minor Flood Level
3.0 metres) and rising. The river is expected to peak around the minor flood
level overnight Sunday into Monday.

Jingellic
The Murray River at Jingellic is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.0
metres) during Monday morning. A forecast of the peak will be provided once
upstream gauges have peaked.

[Lily]

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Flood Summary

Issued at 8:22 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010.

The following Watches/Warnings are current:

Flood Warnings for the Yarra River:
Moderate Flood Warning for the Watts River at Healesville
Moderate Flood Warning for the Yarra River

Flood Warnings for the Western Port catchments:
Minor Flood Warning for the Bunyip River at Iona and Yallock Outfall
at Cora Lynn
Minor Flood Warning for the Diamond Creek at Hustbridge

Minor Warning for the Dandenong Creek at Police Road Retarding Basin, Rowville

Minor Flood Warning for the Campaspe River

Minor Flood Warning for the Goulburn River and Tributaries

Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River
Minor Flood Warning for the Mitta Mitta River Upstream of Lake Dartmouth
Minor Flood Warning for the Murray River at Albury and Corowa

Minor Flood Warning for the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume

Minor Flood Warning for the Seven and Castle Creeks

Flood Warnings for the Ovens and King Rivers:
Minor Flood Warning for the Ovens River
Minor Flood Warning for the King River
Minor Flood Warning for the Buffalo River

Flood Watch for the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments and
Otway Ranges

Flood Watch for the Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera Basins

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.

[Lily]

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Minor Warning for the Dandenong Creek at Police Road Retarding Basin, Rowville
Issued at 6:24 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office in consultation with
Melbourne Water

The Dandenong Creek catchment has received rainfall varying between 60mm
to 73mm since 09:00am yesterday.

The water level in Police Road retarding basin (Police Road RB) at
Rowville has peaked at 4.83m around 1:00pm this afternoon and is currently
at 4.79m and the basin is still spilling.

Minor flooding is affecting low-lying areas adjacent to the waterway; in
particular bicycle / pedestrian paths and parklands).

Water levels in Dandenong Creek at 17:54 31/10/2010 were:

Bungalook Creek at Fussell Rd RB, Montrose: 1.45m, falling
Dandenong Ck. at Liverpool Rd RB, The Basin: 2.67m, falling
Dandenong Ck. at Wantirna Road, Heathmont: 0.99m, falling
Blind Ck at Retarding Basin, Knox: 0.85m, rising
Blind Ck at High Street Road, Wantirna Sth: 0.69m, rising
Corhanwarrabul Ck at Stud Road, Scoresby: 1.51m, falling
Dandenong Ck. at Police Road RB, Rowville: 4.79m, falling, [Moderate flood
level = 5.00m]
Dandenong Ck. at Hammond Road, Dandenong: 3.16m, rising
Mile Ck. at Springvale: 0.19m, rising
Mile Ck. at Keysborough: 0.72m, rising
Eumemmering Ck at Lyndhurst: 2.37m, falling

The next warning will be issued around 10:30am Monday 1 November 2010.



Minor Flood Warning for the Diamond Creek at Hustbridge
Issued at 5:28 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office in consultation with
Melbourne Water

The Diamond Creek catchment has received rainfall averaging about 74mm since
09:00am yesterday.

Water level of the Diamond Creek @ Hurstbridge have peaked at 3.32m
around 10:15 this morning. The water level at Eltham is approaching the
peak around 5.52m

Minor flooding is expected to affect low-lying areas adjacent to the
waterway, in particular bicycle/pedestrian paths and parklands.

The water levels in Diamond Creek at 16:42 31/10/2010 were:

Arthurs Creek at Nutfield: 3.62m, falling

Diamond Creek at Hurstbridge: 4.21m, falling, [Minor flood level = 5.50m]

Diamond Creek at Eltham: 5.50m, falling, [Minor flood level = 6.00m]



Minor Flood Warning for the Mitta Mitta River Upstream of Lake Dartmouth
Issued at 5:25 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9am Sunday no significant rainfall has been recorded in the Mitta Mitta
catchment. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10mm have been forecast the remainder of
Sunday into Monday.

Minor flooding will continue along the Mitta Mitta River Upstream of Lake
Dartmouth overnight Sunday into Monday.

Mitta Mitta upstream of Dartmouth
The Mitta Mitta River at Hinnomunjie peaked around 2.24 metres (Minor Flood
Level 1.8 metres) late Sunday morning. The river currently at 2.05 metres and
is expected to fall below the minor flood level overnight Sunday into Monday.

The Big River at Jokers Creek peaked at 2.6 metres (minor flood level 2.8
metres) around 9am Sunday. High stream levels will continue around and
downstream of Joker Creek overnight Sunday into Monday.

Mitta Mitta downstream of Dartmouth
Tallangatta Creek at McCallums has fallen below the minor flood level (1.6
metres) and is continuing to fall. High stream levels will continue around and
downstream of McCallums overnight Sunday into Monday.

Latest River Heights:
Big R. at Joker Creek 2.23m falling 02:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Mitta Mitta R. at Hinnomunjie 2.05m steady 04:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Mitta Mitta R. at Colemans 0.86m steady 04:00 PM SUN 31/10/10
Snowy Ck. at Granite Flat 1.66m steady 04:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Mitta Mitta R. at Tallandoon 2.72m steady 04:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Tallangatta Ck. at McCallums 1.36m falling 04:45 PM SUN 31/10/10

[Lily]

Minor Flood Warning for the Ovens River
Minor Flood Warning for the King River
Minor Flood Warning for the Buffalo River
Issued at 8:54 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9 AM Sunday rainfall totals of up to 13 mm have been observed in the
Ovens and King River catchments. Rainfall totals of up to 5 mm have been
forecast for the rest of Sunday.

As a result of the rainfall in the 24 hours to 9 AM Sunday stream rises are
occurring throughout the Ovens and King catchments, with areas of minor
flooding expected to develop during Sunday evening.

Ovens River upstream of Bright
The Ovens River at Bright peaked at 2.68 metres around midday Sunday (Minor
Flood Level 3.0 metres) and is currently falling.

Buckland River
The Buckland River at Harris Lane peaked below Minor Flood Level Sunday morning
and is falling.

Myrtleford
The Ovens River at Eurobin is peaking at 4.16 metres (Minor Flood Level 4.5
metres) and expected to fall later Sunday evening.

Buffalo River
The Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo is at 2.82 metres and rising. The
river is expected to peak around the Minor Flood Level (3.0 metres) during
Sunday evening.

Rocky Point
The Ovens River at Rocky Point is currently at 2.9 metres and rising. Further
stream rises are expected during Sunday, and indications are that the river
will approach the Minor Flood Level (3.2 metres) during Monday.

Upper King River
The King River at Cheshunt is at 1.74 metres and steady (Minor Flood Level 1.8
metres). The river is expected to fall early Monday morning.

Docker Road
The King River at Docker Road is currently at 3.19 metres and rising. The river
is expected to peak around the Minor Flood Level (3.7 metres) during Monday.

Wangaratta
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 10.61 metres (Minor Flood Level
11.9 metres) and rising. Further rises are expected over the next several days.
Early indications are that the river may exceed the Minor Flood Level during
Monday and peak below Moderate Flood Level (12.4 metres) late Monday to early
Tuesday.

Latest River Heights:
Ovens R. at Harrietville 2.14m steady 06:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Ovens R. at Bright 2.57m falling 08:26 PM SUN 31/10/10
Buckland R. at Upper Buckland 1.89m steady 07:30 PM SUN 31/10/10
Buckland R. at Harris Lane 2.53m falling 08:02 PM SUN 31/10/10
Ovens River at Eurobin 4.16m falling 07:51 PM SUN 31/10/10
Ovens R. at Myrtleford 3.16m steady 07:30 PM SUN 31/10/10
Buffalo R. at Abbeyard 1.64m falling 07:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Buffalo R. D/S Lake Buffalo 2.82m rising 07:30 PM SUN 31/10/10
Ovens R. at Rocky Point 2.9m rising 08:23 PM SUN 31/10/10
King R. at Cheshunt 1.74m steady 08:29 PM SUN 31/10/10
King R. at Edi 1.9m steady 07:30 PM SUN 31/10/10
Boggy Ck. at Angleside 1.02m steady 07:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
King R. at Docker Rd Bridge 3.19m rising 08:23 PM SUN 31/10/10
Hurdle Ck. at Bobinawarrah 0.88m steady 08:17 PM SUN 31/10/10
Fifteen Mile Ck. at Greta South 1.84m steady 08:23 PM SUN 31/10/10
Fifteen Mile Ck. at Glenrowan 1.25m steady 07:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Ovens R. at Wangaratta 10.61m rising 07:45 PM SUN 31/10/10





Minor Flood Warning for the Seven and Castle Creeks
Issued at 5:24 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office.

Since 9am Saturday rainfall totals of up to 67 mm have been recorded in the
Seven and Castle Creeks catchment. Rainfall totals of up to 7mm have been
observed since 9am Sunday. No significant rainfall is expected for the
remainder of Sunday.

Seven Creeks
Seven Creeks at Strathbogie peaked at 1.93 metres late Saturday evening and is
currently above the Minor Flood Level (1.5 metres) and falling. The river is
expected to fall below the Minor Flood Level late Sunday.

Castle Creek
Castle Creek at Telfords Bridge is currently peaking at 1.24 metres (Minor
Flood Level 1.2 metres). The creek is expected to fall below the Minor Flood
Level late Sunday.

Euroa
Seven Creeks at Euroa is currently at 2.3 metres (Minor Flood Level 2.5 metres)
and rising. A peak around the Minor Flood Level is expected during Sunday
evening.

Latest River Heights:
Seven Cks. at Strathbogie 1.55m falling 04:24 PM SUN 31/10/10
Seven Cks. at D/S Polly McQuinns Weir 1.08m steady 04:57 PM SUN 31/10/10
Seven Cks. at Galls Gap Road 1.4m steady 04:47 PM SUN 31/10/10
Seven Cks. at Euroa 2.3m rising 04:58 PM SUN 31/10/10
Seven Cks. at Kialla West 1.98m steady 04:30 PM SUN 31/10/10
Castle Ck. at Telfords Bridge 1.24m steady 04:50 PM SUN 31/10/10
Castle Ck. at Arcadia 0.43m steady 04:30 PM SUN 31/10/10






Minor Flood Warning for the Goulburn River and Tributaries
Issued at 8:13 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9 am Sunday rainfall totals of up to 20 mm have been recorded in the
Goulburn River catchment.

Minor to moderate flooding is expected to continue along the Tributaries of the
Goulburn River overnight Sunday into Monday.

Goulburn tributaries below Eildon and Seymour
The Acheron River at Taggerty is currently peaking around 2.43 metres (Minor
Flood Level 2.0 metres). The river is expected to remain above the minor flood
level overnight Sunday into Monday.

The Yea River at Devlins Bridge peaked around 1.64 metres (minor flood level
1.8 metres) on Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to remain below the
minor flood level.

The Yea River at Yea is currently around the minor flood level (3.0 metres).
The river is expected to remain around this level overnight Sunday into Monday.

Goulburn River Lake Eildon to Seymour
Stream rises are occurring in the Goulburn River between Eildon and Seymour,
however the river is not expected to exceed minor flood level (4.0 metres) at
Trawool during Sunday. A forecast for the peak will be provided when upstream
gauges have peaked.

Seymour
Stream rises are occurring in the Goulburn River at Seymour, however the river
is not expected to exceed minor flood level (4.0 metres) at Seymour during
Sunday. A forecast for the peak will be provided when upstream gauges have
peaked.

Hughes Creek
Hughes Creek at Tarcombe Road is currently peaking around 2.06 metres (Minor
Flood Level 2.0 metres). The river is expected to fall below the minor flood
level overnight Sunday into Monday.

Murchison
A forecast for the Goulburn River at Murchison will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

Seven Creeks at Kialla West
A forecast for the Seven Creeks at Kialla West will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

Broken River at Orrvale
A forecast for the Broken River at Orrvale will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

Goulburn River at Arcadia Downs

A forecast for the Goulburn River at Arcadia Downs will be provided once
upstream gauges have peaked.

Shepparton
A forecast for the Goulburn River at Shepparton will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

McCoys Bridge
A forecast for the Goulburn River at McCoys Bridge will be provided once
upstream gauges have peaked.

Latest River Heights:
Delatite R. at Tonga Bridge 1.35m steady 04:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Goulburn R. at Doherty's 0.89m steady 06:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Goulburn R. D/S Lake Eildon 0.56m falling 06:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Goulburn R. D/S Lake Eildon 0.56m falling 06:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Rubicon R. at Rubicon 0.99m steady 07:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Home Ck. at Yarck 1.01m steady 07:39 PM SUN 31/10/10
Acheron R. at Taggerty 2.43m steady 07:46 PM SUN 31/10/10
Yea R. at Devlins Bridge 1.5m steady 07:18 PM SUN 31/10/10
Yea R. at Yea 3.1m steady 03:00 PM SUN 31/10/10
King Parrot Ck. at Flowerdale 1.2m falling 07:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Goulburn R. at Trawool 2.14m rising 06:30 PM SUN 31/10/10
Sunday Ck. at Tallarook 2.19m falling 07:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Mollison Ck at Pyalong 1.36m steady 07:48 PM SUN 31/10/10
Whiteheads Ck. at Seymour 1.67m steady 07:04 PM SUN 31/10/10
Goulburn R. at Seymour 2.6m rising 07:00 PM SUN 31/10/10
Hughes Ck. at Tarcombe Rd 2.06m steady 07:34 PM SUN 31/10/10
Goulburn R. at Goulburn Weir DS 114.26m rising 06:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Goulburn R. at Murchison 2.59m steady 07:31 PM SUN 31/10/10
Pranjip Ck. at Moorilim 0.9m steady 07:30 PM SUN 31/10/10
Castle Ck. at Arcadia 0.42m steady 07:30 PM SUN 31/10/10
Goulburn R. at Arcadia Downs 3.38m steady 07:39 PM SUN 31/10/10
Seven Cks. at Euroa 2.58m rising 07:48 PM SUN 31/10/10
Stoney Ck. at Tamleugh 2.12m steady 07:08 PM SUN 31/10/10
Seven Cks. at Kialla West 2.03m steady 07:45 PM SUN 31/10/10
Broken R. at Orrvale 1.98m steady 06:08 PM SUN 31/10/10
Goulburn R. at Shepparton 3.57m steady 07:44 PM SUN 31/10/10
Goulburn R. at McCoys Bridge 2.63m steady 06:30 PM SUN 31/10/10

[Blackee]

Minor Flood Warning for the Ovens River
Minor Flood Warning for the King River
Minor Flood Warning for the Buffalo River
Issued at 9:36 pm EDT on Sunday 31 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Reissued to add information about Lake William Hovell releases.

Since 9 AM Sunday rainfall totals of up to 13 mm have been observed in the
Ovens and King River catchments. Rainfall totals of up to 5 mm have been
forecast for the rest of Sunday.

As a result of the rainfall in the 24 hours to 9 AM Sunday stream rises are
occurring throughout the Ovens and King catchments, with areas of minor
flooding expected to develop during Sunday evening.

Ovens River upstream of Bright
The Ovens River at Bright peaked at 2.68 metres around midday Sunday (Minor
Flood Level 3.0 metres) and is currently falling.

Buckland River
The Buckland River at Harris Lane peaked below Minor Flood Level Sunday morning
and is falling.

Myrtleford
The Ovens River at Eurobin is peaking at 4.16 metres (Minor Flood Level 4.5
metres) and expected to fall later Sunday evening.

Buffalo River
The Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo is at 2.82 metres and rising. The
river is expected to peak around the Minor Flood Level (3.0 metres) during
Sunday evening.

Rocky Point
The Ovens River at Rocky Point is currently at 2.9 metres and rising. Further
stream rises are expected during Sunday, and indications are that the river
will approach the Minor Flood Level (3.2 metres) during Monday.

Upper King River
The King River at Cheshunt is at 1.74 metres and steady (Minor Flood Level 1.8
metres). The river is expected to fall early Monday morning.
Goulburn Murray Water advise that Lake William Hovell is currently spilling at
a Minor Flood Level of around 4,500 ML/d. Flows should taper off early Monday
morning as water passes through the reservoir.

Docker Road
The King River at Docker Road is currently at 3.19 metres and rising. The river
is expected to peak around the Minor Flood Level (3.7 metres) during Monday.

Wangaratta
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 10.61 metres (Minor Flood Level
11.9 metres) and rising. Further rises are expected over the next several days.
Early indications are that the river may exceed the Minor Flood Level during
Monday and peak below Moderate Flood Level (12.4 metres) late Monday to early
Tuesday.

[Blackee]

Flood Summary
Issued at 11:49 am EDT on Monday 1 November 2010.

The following Watches/Warnings are current:

Moderate Flood Warning for the Watts River at Healesville
Moderate Flood Warning for the Yarra River

Minor Flood Warning for the Bunyip River at Iona and Yallock Outfall at Cora
Lynn
Minor Flood Warning for the Ovens River
Moderate Flood Warning for the King River

Minor Flood Warning for the Goulburn River and Tributaries

Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River
Minor Flood Warning for the Murray River at Corowa

Minor Flood Warning for the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume

Minor Flood Warning for the Seven and Castle Creeks

Final Flood Warning for the Campaspe River

Final Flood Warning for the Dandenong Creek at Police Road Retarding Basin,
Rowville
Final flood warning for the Diamond Creek

Final Flood Warning for the Mitta Mitta River Upstream of Lake Dartmouth
Flood Watch for the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments and
Otway Ranges
Flood Watch for the Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera Basins