Re: Victoria: Troughy thundery humid rain event. Jan 9th-15t

HarleyB · Post by **HarleyB** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:46 am

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch for the Goulburn and Broken Basins
Issued at 11:40 am EDT on Tuesday 11 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A broad slow moving trough will be centred over western Victoria today while a
ridge of high pressure lies south of Tasmania. The two systems are producing a
humid and unstable easterly flow across the state. The trough will strengthen
on Wednesday and develop into a low pressure system over South Australia on
Thursday as a high pressure system moves into the Tasman Sea. The low pressure
system and accompanying low pressure trough will move across the State on
Friday.

Widespread rainfall totals of 50 to 75mm have been forecast for the Goulburn
Broken catchments in a 24 hour period starting Tuesday afternoon with higher
isolated falls possible as a result of thunderstorm activity.

Rainfall totals of up to 38mm have been recorded in the Goulburn and Broken
catchments in the last 24 hours which has resulted in some stream rises.
Rainfall to date combined with forecast rainfall may lead to areas of minor to
moderate flooding developing late Tuesday into Wednesday. Further significant
rainfall is forecast for the period Thursday into Friday which may lead to
further flooding developing in the Goulburn and Broken catchments.

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch for the Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera Basins
Issued at 11:41 am EDT on Tuesday 11 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A broad slow moving trough will be centred over western Victoria today while a
ridge of high pressure lies south of Tasmania. The two systems are producing a
humid and unstable easterly flow across the state. The trough will strengthen
on Wednesday and develop into a low pressure system over South Australia on
Thursday as a high pressure system moves into the Tasman Sea. The low pressure
system and accompanying low pressure trough will move across the State on
Friday.

Areas of rain with local heavy falls and isolated thunderstorms have been
forecast for the North West starting from Tuesday afternoon, with the highest
totals expected in the Loddon, Avoca and Campaspe Basins. The heavy rain and
thunderstorm activity is expected to continue through to Wednesday evening.
Widespread rainfall totals of 50 to 75 mm with higher totals of up to 100 mm
have been forecast for the North West. Further significant rainfall is forecast
for the period Thursday into Friday.

The forecast rainfall combined with the current catchment conditions in
response to yesterday's rainfall is expected to cause significant stream rises
in the North West catchments with the possibility of minor to moderate flooding
developing during Tuesday into Wednesday. If the rainfall is in the upper range
of the forecast, or exceeds the forecast, there is the potential for more
extensive flooding to develop. Further flooding is also expected to develop in
response to the forecast rainfall for Thursday into Friday.

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

Note: 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. For a
detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued around 11 AM Wednesday 12 January 2011.

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.

Post by **Blackee** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 12:09 pm

IDV35400
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch for the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments and
Otway Ranges
Issued at 12:06 pm EDT on Tuesday 11 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A broad slow moving trough will be centred over western Victoria today while a
ridge of high pressure lies south of Tasmania. The two systems are producing a
humid and unstable easterly flow across the state. The trough will strengthen
on Wednesday and develop into a low pressure system over South Australia on
Thursday as a high pressure system moves into the Tasman Sea. The low pressure
system and accompanying low pressure trough will move across the State on
Friday.

Areas of rain with local heavy falls and isolated thunderstorms have been
forecast for the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments and
Otway Ranges starting from Tuesday afternoon. The heavy rain and thunderstorm
activity is expected to continue through to Wednesday evening.

Widespread rainfall totals of 50 to 75 mm with higher totals of up to 100 mm
have been forecast for the the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek
Catchments and Otway Ranges. Further significant rainfall is forecast for the
period Thursday into Friday.

The forecast rainfall combined with the current catchment conditions in
response to yesterday's rainfall is expected to cause significant stream rises
in the the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments and Otway
Ranges with the possibility of minor to moderate flooding developing during
Tuesday into Wednesday. If the rainfall is in the upper range of the forecast,
or exceeds the forecast, there is the potential for more extensive flooding to
develop. Further flooding is also expected to develop in response to the
forecast rainfall for Thursday into Friday.

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

Note: 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
the 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.
For detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued around 11:30 AM Wednesday 12 January 2011.

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.

Post by **Blackee** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 12:34 pm

IDV35300
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch For Greater Melbourne Catchments (Werribee, Maribyrnong, Yarra,
Dandenong And Bunyip)
Issued at 12:25 pm EDT on Tuesday 11 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A broad slow moving trough will be centred over western Victoria today while a
ridge of high pressure lies south of Tasmania. The two systems are producing a
humid and unstable easterly flow across the state. The trough will strengthen
on Wednesday and develop into a low pressure system over South Australia on
Thursday as a high pressure system moves into the Tasman Sea. The low pressure
system and accompanying low pressure trough will move across the State on
Friday.

Areas of rain with locally heavy falls and isolated thunderstorms have been
forecast for the Greater Melbourne catchments starting Tuesday afternoon in the
west spreading across the greater Melbourne area into Wednesday and expected to
continue into Wednesday evening. Rainfall totals of 50 to 75mm are expected in
this period.

The forecast rainfall combined with the current catchment conditions is
expected to cause stream rises initially in the western catchments with the
possibility flooding developing during late Tuesday into Wednesday. If the
rainfall is in the upper range of the forecast, or exceeds the forecast, there
is the potential for more extensive flooding to develop. Further flooding may
also develop in response to the forecast rainfall for Thursday into Friday.

The Bureau of Meteorology in conjunction with Melbourne Water are continuing to
monitor the situation and will issue catchment specific warnings if and when
required.

Note: 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. For
detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued around 11.30 AM Wednesday 12/1/2011.

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.

HarleyB · Post by **HarleyB** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:57 pm

First flood WARNING of the event, Loddon River

IDV36810
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Loddon River d/s of the Loddon Weir
Issued at 3:32 pm EDT on Tuesday 11 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

In the 24 hours to 9 AM Tuesday rainfall totals of up to 50mm were recorded in
the Loddon River catchment. Widespread rainfall totals of up to 75mm have been
forecast for the remainder of Tuesday through to Wednesday evening. Further
significant rain is also forecast for late Thursday into Friday in the Loddon
catchment.

Stream rises are being observed in the lower Loddon catchment as a result of
rainfall to date. Current catchment conditions combined with forecast rainfall
is expected to lead to further stream rises and areas of flooding developing in
the lower Loddon catchment Tuesday into Wednesday.

A flood watch is current for the north west catchments. For information
relating to the flood watch go to: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Downstream of Laanecoorie Reservoir
The Loddon River downstream of Loddon Weir is currently at 3.19 metres (Minor
Flood Level 3.3 metres) and rising. The river is expected to reach the minor
flood level Tuesday evening.

Appin South
The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.71 metres (Minor Flood Level
2.8 metres) and rising. The river is expected to exceed the minor flood level
Tuesday afternoon.

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.auFor emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts
Next Issue:
the next Flood Warning will be issued around 7 PM Tuesday 11/01/2011.

Latest River Heights:
Loddon R. at Vaughan 1.01m rising 11:43 AM TUE 11/01/11
Jim Crow Ck. at Yandoit 1.32m steady 11:45 AM TUE 11/01/11
Muckleford Ck. at Muckleford 0.13m steady 11:45 AM TUE 11/01/11
Joyces Ck. at Strathlea 0.27m steady 11:00 AM TUE 11/01/11
Loddon R. D/S Cairn Curran 0.14m steady 11:45 AM TUE 11/01/11
Tullaroop Ck. at Clunes 0.39m rising 09:35 AM TUE 11/01/11
McCallum Ck. at Carisbrook 0.25m steady 11:45 AM TUE 11/01/11
Bet Bet Ck. at Bet Bet 1.42m rising 09:40 AM TUE 11/01/11
Loddon R. at Serpetine Weir 1.16m steady 11:30 AM TUE 11/01/11
Loddon R. D/S Loddon Weir 3.19m rising 02:30 PM TUE 11/01/11
Loddon R. at Appin South 2.64m rising 02:30 PM TUE 11/01/11
Loddon R. at Kerang 75.78m steady 11:45 AM TUE 11/01/11

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/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.

Lily · Post by **Lily** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:04 pm

For up to date flood warnings, please refer to the BOM Vic Warnings Summary http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/index.shtml. The AWF cannot be relied upon for up to the minute information and members are encouraged to always first check the Bureau of Meteorology for official warning information.

Post by **Blackee** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:10 am

IDV36820
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Avoca River
Issued at 5:42 am EDT on Wednesday 12 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9 AM Tuesday rainfall totals of up to 51mm have been recorded in the
Avoca catchment. Rainfall totals of around 10 to 25mm have been forecast for
Wednesday.

In response to the recent rainfall minor flooding is expected to develop around
and downstream of Yawong Weir during Wednesday morning. With the forecast
rainfall further rises are expected.

Upstream of Yawong Weir
The Avoca River at Archdale Junction is currently at 1.0 metres and rising.

Downstream of Yawong Weir
The Avoca River at Yawong Weir is currently at 2.64 metres (Minor Flood Level
3.0 metres) and rising. The river is expected to exceed the minor flood level
during Wednesday morning.

Charlton
The Avoca River at Charlton D/S is currently at 1.19 metres (Minor Flood Level
5.0 metres). A forecast peak will be provided once upstream gauges have peaked.

The Avoca River at Quambatook is currently steady at 0.61 metres (Minor Flood
Level 2.0 metres). A forecast peak will be provided once upstream gauges have
peaked.

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued around 12:00 PM Wednesday 12 January 2011.

Latest River Heights:
Avoca R. at Archdale Junction 1.02m rising 05:15 AM WED 12/01/11
Avoca R. at Yawong Weir 2.61m falling 05:20 AM WED 12/01/11
Avoca R. at Charlton D/S 1.19m steady 05:15 AM WED 12/01/11
Avoca R. at Quambatook 0.61m steady 05:00 AM WED 12/01/11

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.

Post by **Blackee** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:26 am

IDV36830
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Wimmera River
Issued at 10:36 am EDT on Wednesday 12 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

In the 24 hours to 9 AM Wednesday rainfall totals of up to 161mm have been
recorded in the Wimmera catchment. Rainfall totals of less than 5mm have been
forecast for Wednesday.

As a result of recent rainfall significant stream rises are being observed in
the Wimmera catchment. Further rises are expected with the potential of minor
flooding to develop at and around Glenorchy during Wednesday. Heavy falls in
the downstream catchment may also cause localised river rises and flooding in
the lower Wimmera catchment.

Upstream of Horsham
The Wimmera River at Glenorchy is currently at 1.14 metres (Minor Flood Level
4.0 metres) and rising. Further rises are expected in response to recent
rainfall with the potential of the river to reach the minor level during
Wednesday evening.

Horsham and Quantong Bridge
The Wimmera River at Drung Drung is currently at 0.70 metres and rising.
Further rises and localised flooding may develop around and downstream of Drung
Drung in response to localised heavy rainfall

The Wimmera River at Quantong Bridge is currently at 1.04 metres and rising.
Further rises and localised flooding may develop around and downstream of
Quantong Bridge in response to localised heavy rainfall.

Wimmera River lower reaches
The Wimmera River U/S Dimboola is currently at 1.85 metres and rising. Further
rises and localised flooding may develop around and downstream of Dimboola in
response to localised heavy rainfall.

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:

For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued around 4.30 PM Wednesday 12 January 2011.

Latest River Heights:
Wimmera R. at Eversley 0.96m steady 02:43 AM WED 12/01/11
Mt Cole Ck. at Crowlands 0.46m steady 09:12 AM WED 12/01/11
Wimmera R. at Glynwylln 3.49m rising 09:18 AM WED 12/01/11
Concongella Ck. at Stawell 2.49m steady 08:45 AM WED 12/01/11
Wimmera R. at Glenorchy 1.14m rising 08:45 AM WED 12/01/11
Fyans Ck. at Fyans Ck. 0.68m steady 09:19 AM WED 12/01/11
Mt William Ck. at Lk. Lonsdale T/G 0.14m steady 08:45 AM WED 12/01/11
Burnt Ck. at Wonwondah East 0.61m steady 09:18 AM WED 12/01/11
Wimmera R. at Drung Drung 0.70m rising 07:00 AM WED 12/01/11
Wimmera R. at Quontong Br. 1.04m steady 09:19 AM WED 12/01/11
Wimmera R. U/S Dimboola 1.85m steady 09:16 AM WED 12/01/11

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.

Post by **Blackee** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:27 am

IDV35300
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch For Greater Melbourne Catchments (Werribee, Maribyrnong, Yarra,
Dandenong And Bunyip)
Issued at 11:13 am EDT on Wednesday 12 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A broad slow moving trough is centred over western Victoria while a ridge of
high pressure lies south of Tasmania. The two systems are producing a humid and
unstable northeasterly flow across the state. The trough will strengthen on
Wednesday and develop into a low pressure system over South Australia on
Thursday as a high pressure system moves into the Tasman Sea. The low pressure
system and accompanying low pressure trough will move across the State on
Friday with a weak high pressure ridge to follow on Saturday.

Since 9 AM Tuesday catchment wide rainfall totals of up to 50 mm have been
recorded across the western part of the Greater Melbourne catchments. This has
lead to stream rises across this part of the catchment.

For the remainder of Wednesday, rainfall totals of up to 15 mm are expected,
with catchment wide rainfall totals of up to 50 mm being forecast for Thursday
into Friday. Higher totals associated with thunderstorms are a possibility.

The forecast rainfall combined with the current catchment conditions is
expected to cause further stream rises in the western catchments with the
possibility of flooding developing during Wednesday. If the rainfall is in the
upper range of the forecast, or exceeds the forecast, there is the potential
for more extensive flooding to develop.

The Bureau of Meteorology in conjunction with Melbourne Water are continuing to
monitor the situation and will issue catchment specific warnings if and when
required.

Note: 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. For
detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued around 11.30 AM Thursday 13/1/2011.

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.

Post by **Blackee** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:28 am

IDV35700
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch for the Goulburn and Broken Basins
Issued at 11:25 am EDT on Wednesday 12 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A broad slow moving trough is centred over western Victoria while a ridge of
high pressure lies south of Tasmania. The two systems are producing a humid and
unstable northeasterly flow across the state. The trough will strengthen on
Wednesday and develop into a low pressure system over South Australia on
Thursday as a high pressure system moves into the Tasman Sea. The low pressure
system and accompanying low pressure trough will move across the State on
Friday with a weak high pressure ridge to follow on Saturday.

In the 24 hour period to 9 AM Wednesday, widespread rainfall totals of up to 25
mm have been recorded across the Goulburn Broken catchments, with isolated
totals of up to 40 mm being recorded. Forecast catchment wide rainfall of up to
50 mm during Thursday and into Friday may result in significant stream rises
across the Goulburn Broken catchments, with higher isolated falls possible as a
result of thunderstorm activity.

The Bureau is continuing to monitor the situation and will issue catchment
specific warnings if and when required.

Note: 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
the 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.
For detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued around 11:30 AM Thursday 13 January 2011.

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.

Post by **Blackee** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:28 am

IDV35800
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch for the Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera Basins
Issued at 11:17 am EDT on Wednesday 12 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A broad slow moving trough is centred over western Victoria while a ridge of
high pressure lies south of Tasmania. The two systems are producing a humid and
unstable northeasterly flow across the state. The trough will strengthen on
Wednesday and develop into a low pressure system over South Australia on
Thursday as a high pressure system moves into the Tasman Sea. The low pressure
system and accompanying low pressure trough will move across the State on
Friday with a weak high pressure ridge to follow on Saturday.

Since 9 AM Tuesday, widespread rainfall totals of up to 100 mm have been
recorded throughout the north west, with an isolated total of up 161 mm in the
Wimmera catchment.

During Wednesday, less than 5 mm of rainfall is expected, however widespread
rainfall totals of up to 100 mm have been forecasted for the North West for
Thursday.

The forecast rainfall combined with the current catchment conditions in
response to overnight rainfall has lead to regions of minor and moderate
flooding in the Wimmera, Avoca and Loddon basins. There are catchment specific
warnings for these basins. This flood watch extends across to the Campaspe
catchment.

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

Note: 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. For a
detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued around 11 AM Thursday 13 January 2011.

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.

Post by **Blackee** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:38 am

IDV35500
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch for the Glenelg and Hopkins Basins
Issued at 11:29 am EDT on Wednesday 12 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A broad slow moving trough is centred over western Victoria while a ridge of
high pressure lies south of Tasmania. The two systems are producing a humid and
unstable northeasterly flow across the state. The trough will strengthen on
Wednesday and develop into a low pressure system over South Australia on
Thursday as a high pressure system moves into the Tasman Sea. The low pressure
system and accompanying low pressure trough will move across the State on
Friday with a weak high pressure ridge to follow on Saturday

In the 24 hours since 9am Tuesday catchment wide rainfall totals of around 60
mm have been recorded in the Glenelg and Hopkins Basins, with an isolated total
of 135 mm at Mt William.

This rainfall has resulted in stream rises in the Upper Glenelg catchment.

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

Note: 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. For
detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next flood watch will be issued around 11 AM Thursday 13 January 2011.

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.

Post by **Blackee** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:40 am

IDV35400
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch for the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments and
Otway Ranges
Issued at 11:39 am EDT on Wednesday 12 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A broad slow moving trough will be centred over western Victoria today while a
ridge of high pressure lies south of Tasmania. The two systems are producing a
humid and unstable easterly flow across the state. The trough will strengthen
on Wednesday and develop into a low pressure system over South Australia on
Thursday as a high pressure system moves into the Tasman Sea. The low pressure
system and accompanying low pressure trough will move across the State on
Friday with a weak high pressure ridge to follow on Saturday.

Since 9 AM Tuesday catchment wide rainfall totals of up to 50mm have been
recorded in the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments and Otway
Ranges. Some stream rises are being observed in these catchments in response to
this rainfall.

For the remainder of Wednesday, rainfall totals of up to 15 mm are expected,
with catchment wide rainfall totals of up to 50 mm being forecast for Thursday
into Friday. Higher totals associated with thunderstorms are a possibility.

The forecast rainfall combined with the current catchment conditions is
expected to cause further stream rises in the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and
Hovells Creek Catchments and Otway Ranges with the possibility of flooding
developing during Thursday into Friday.

The Bureau of Meteorology in conjunction with Melbourne Water are continuing to
monitor the situation and will issue catchment specific warnings if and when
required.

Note: 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
the 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.
For detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued around 11:30 AM Thursday 13 January 2011.

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.

Post by **Blackee** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:46 am

IDV36641
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Seven and Castle Creeks
Issued at 5:48 pm EDT on Wednesday 12 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office.

In the 24 hours to 9 AM Wednesday rainfall totals up to 15mm were recorded in
the Seven and Castles creek catchment. Similar rainfall totals have been
recorded since 9 AM Wednesday morning. Rainfall totals of up to 50mm are
forecast for the catchment Thursday and Friday with higher isolated totals
possible as a result of thunderstorm activity.

Stream rises are now being observed in the Seven and Castles creek catchment
with areas of minor flooding expected to develop around upstream gauges.

Seven Creeks
The Seven Creek at Strathbogie is currently at 1.49 metres (Minor Flood Level
1.5 metres) and rising. The creek is expected to have an initial peak above the
minor flood level Wednesday evening and experience renewed stream rises
resulting from forecast rainfall Thursday and Friday.

Castle Creek
Castle Creek at Telford's Bridge is currently steady at 1.16 metres (Minor
Flood Level 1.2 metres). Renewed stream rises are expected to occur as a result
of forecast rainfall Thursday and Friday which may lead to areas of flooding
developing along the Castle creek.

Euroa
Seven Creeks at Euroa is currently steady at 1.21 metres. Stream rises are
expected as a result of forecast rainfall for Thursday and Friday.

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued around 8.30 AM Thursday 13/1/2011.

Latest River Heights:
Seven Cks. at Strathbogie 1.49m rising 05:28 PM WED 12/01/11
Seven Cks. at D/S Polly McQuinns Weir 0.79m steady 04:28 PM WED 12/01/11
Seven Cks. at Galls Gap Road 0.56m steady 04:50 PM WED 12/01/11
Seven Cks. at Euroa 1.21m steady 03:05 PM WED 12/01/11
Seven Cks. at Kialla West 1.62m steady 04:30 PM WED 12/01/11
Castle Ck. at Telfords Bridge 1.16m steady 03:15 PM WED 12/01/11
Castle Ck. at Arcadia 0.37m steady 04:30 PM WED 12/01/11

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.

IDV36810
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Moderate Flood Warning for the Loddon River.
Issued at 9:25 pm EDT on Wednesday 12 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office
Reissue for updated release data from D/S Laanecoorie Reservoir

In the 24 hours to 9AM Wednesday rainfall totals of up to 65mm were recorded in
the Loddon River catchment. Since 9AM Wednesday rainfall totals of up to 22 mm
have been recorded. Further significant rainfall is forecast for Thursday into
Friday.

Stream rises and some areas of minor to moderate flooding are being observed in
both the upper and lower Loddon catchment as a result of rainfall to date.
Current wet catchment conditions combined with forecast rainfall is expected to
lead to further stream rises throughout the Loddon catchment in the coming days.

Upstream of Laanecoorie Reservoir

The Loddon River downstream of Cairn Curran Reservoir is at 2.36 metres and
rising. Currently, releases from Cairn Curran reservoir are steady at 8,000
Ml/d.

Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet is currently at 5.78 metres (Minor Flood Level 4.0
metres) and rising.

Downstream of Laanecoorie Reservoir
Loddon River downstream of Laanecoorie Reservoir is currently at 4.45 metres
(Major Flood Level 5.5 metres) and rising. The flow downstream of Laanecoorie
Reservoir is at 20,746 ML/day (Major Flood Flow 43,000 ML/day). Inflows into
the Reservoir are still rising.

The Loddon River downstream of Loddon Weir is currently at 6.37 metres (Major
Flood Level 7.0 metres) and rising. The river level is expected to steady this
evening then continue to rise as a result of forecast rainfall and upstream
flows arrive.

Appin South
The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.98 metres (Minor Flood Level
2.8 metres) and should continue to rise slowly to around 3 metres early
Thursday morning. Further stream rises are expected in the coming days as a
result of forecast rainfall and upstream flows.

Kerang

The Loddon River at the Murray Valley Highway at Kerang is currently at 76.4
metres AHD and rising. A forecast for the peak will be provided once upstream
gauges have peaked.

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next update of this Flood Warning will be issued around 8.30 AM Thursday 13
January 2011.

Latest River Heights:
Loddon R. at Vaughan 1.78m rising 05:47 PM WED 12/01/11
Jim Crow Ck. at Yandoit 2.33m steady 07:45 PM WED 12/01/11
Muckleford Ck. at Muckleford 2.9m falling 07:45 PM WED 12/01/11
Joyces Ck. at Strathlea 1.82m falling 07:50 PM WED 12/01/11
Loddon R. D/S Cairn Curran 2.36m rising 08:40 PM WED 12/01/11
Tullaroop Ck. at Clunes 1.35m rising 08:30 PM WED 12/01/11
McCallum Ck. at Carisbrook 3.6m rising 11:45 AM WED 12/01/11
Bet Bet Ck. at Bet Bet 5.78m rising 08:15 PM WED 12/01/11
Loddon R. D/S Laanecoorie 4.45m rising 08:40 PM WED 12/01/11
Loddon R. at Serpetine Weir 3m rising 07:30 PM WED 12/01/11
Loddon R. D/S Loddon Weir 6.37m rising 08:30 PM WED 12/01/11
Loddon R. at Appin South 2.98m steady 08:30 PM WED 12/01/11
Loddon R. at Kerang 76.4m rising 08:45 PM WED 12/01/11

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.

IDV36820
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Moderate Flood Warning for the Avoca River
Issued at 6:31 am EDT on Thursday 13 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

In the 24 hours to 9 AM Wednesday rainfall totals of up to 69 mm have been
recorded in the Avoca catchment, with less than 10 mm of rainfall recorded
since 9 AM Wednesday. Widespread rainfall totals of up to 100 mm are forecast
for Thursday afternoon into Friday, with isolated higher falls possible.

Rainfall to date has resulted in moderate flooding around and downstream of
Yawong Weir and minor flooding at Charlton D/S.

Upstream of Yawong Weir
The Avoca River at Archdale Junction is currently at 5.12 metres and steady.

Downstream of Yawong Weir
The Avoca River at Yawong Weir is currently at 4.68 metres (Moderate Flood
Level 4.3 metres) and rising. The river is expected to have an initial peak at
around 4.8 metres during Thursday evening, with renewed stream rises expected
following the rainfall on Thursday.

Charlton
The Avoca River at Charlton D/S is currently at 5.1 metres (Minor Flood Level
5.0 metres) and rising. The River is expected to exceed the Moderate Flood
Level (7.0 metres) during Friday.

The Avoca River at Quambatook is currently steady at 0.46 metres (Minor Flood
Level 2.0 metres). A forecast peak will be provided once upstream gauges have
peaked.

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued around 4:00 PM Thursday 13 January 2011.

Latest River Heights:
Avoca R. at Archdale Junction 5.12m steady 05:30 AM THU 13/01/11
Avoca R. at Yawong Weir 4.68m steady 05:30 AM THU 13/01/11
Avoca R. at Charlton D/S 5.1m rising 05:30 AM THU 13/01/11
Avoca R. at Quambatook 0.46m steady 05:40 AM THU 13/01/11

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.

IDV36830
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Minor Flood Warning for the Wimmera River
Issued at 5:03 pm EDT on Wednesday 12 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

In the 24 hours to 9 AM Wednesday rainfall totals of up to 161mm have been
recorded in the Wimmera catchment. Rainfall totals of less than 5mm have been
forecast for the remainder of Wednesday.

As a result of recent rainfall significant stream rises are being observed in
the Wimmera catchment. Further rises are expected with the potential of minor
flooding to develop at and around Glenorchy during Wednesday. Heavy falls in
the downstream catchment may also cause localised river rises and flooding in
the lower Wimmera catchment.

Upstream of Horsham
The Wimmera River at Glenorchy is currently at 1.75 metres (Minor Flood Level
4.0 metres) and rising. Further rises are expected in response to recent
rainfall with the potential of the river to reach the minor level overnight
Wednesday into Thursday.

Horsham and Quantong Bridge
The Wimmera River at Drung Drung is currently at 0.73 metres and rising.
Further rises and localised flooding may develop around and downstream of Drung
Drung in response to recent localised heavy rainfall.

Further rises and localised flooding may develop around and downstream of
Quantong Bridge in response to localised heavy rainfall.

Wimmera River lower reaches
The Wimmera River U/S Dimboola is currently at 2.08 metres and rising. Further
rises and localised flooding may develop around and downstream of Dimboola in
response to localised heavy rainfall.

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:

For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued around 8 AM Thursday 13 January 2011.

Latest River Heights:
Wimmera R. at Eversley 1.37m steady 02:27 PM WED 12/01/11
Mt Cole Ck. at Crowlands 0.83m steady 04:13 PM WED 12/01/11
Wattle Ck. at Navarre 5.44m steady 03:16 PM WED 12/01/11
Wimmera R. at Glynwylln 4.82m steady 03:59 PM WED 12/01/11
Concongella Ck. at Stawell 2.61m steady 04:00 PM WED 12/01/11
Wimmera R. at Glenorchy 1.75m rising 04:30 PM WED 12/01/11
Fyans Ck. at Fyans Ck. 0.44m steady 04:17 PM WED 12/01/11
Mt William Ck. at Lk. Lonsdale T/G 0.15m steady 04:00 PM WED 12/01/11
Burnt Ck. at Wonwondah East 0.98m steady 04:15 PM WED 12/01/11
Wimmera R. at Drung Drung 0.73m rising 04:00 PM WED 12/01/11
Wimmera R. U/S Dimboola 2.08m steady 04:08 PM WED 12/01/11

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.

Post by **Blackee** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:18 am

IDV36750
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Campaspe River upstream of Lake Eppalock.
Issued at 7:03 am EDT on Thursday 13 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Reissued with revised next issue time.

Since 9.00 AM Wednesday widespread rainfall totals of up to 75 mm have been
recorded across the upper Campaspe River catchment. Widespread rainfall totals
of up to 100 mm are forecast for Thursday afternoon into Friday, with isolated
higher falls possible.

Rainfall to date has resulted in significant stream rises upstream of Lake
Eppalock, with initial stream rises being recorded downstream of Lake Eppalock.

Upstream of Eppalock
The Campaspe River at Redesdale is currently at 2.8 metres and rising (Minor
Flood Level 2.0 metres). A peak will be provided following the forecast
rainfall on Thursday.

Downstream of Eppalock
Campaspe River D/S Lake Eppalock is currently at 154.13 metres (Minor Flood
Level 158.4 metres) and rising.

Barnadown to Campaspe Weir
The Campaspe River at Barnadown is currently at 1.82 metres and rising. (Minor
Flood Level 4.0 metres). A forecast will be provided following renewed stream
rises as a result of rainfall on Thursday.

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued by 3:30 PM Thursday 13 January 2011

Latest River Heights:
Campaspe R. at Redesdale 2.8m rising 06:45 AM THU 13/01/11
Campaspe R. D/S L. Eppalock 154.13m rising 06:45 AM THU 13/01/11
Campaspe R. D/S L. Eppalock 154.13m rising 06:45 AM THU 13/01/11
Axe Ck. at Strathfieldsaye 2.09m steady 06:45 AM THU 13/01/11
Campaspe R. at Barnadown 1.82m rising 06:45 AM THU 13/01/11
Mt Pleasant Ck. at Runnymede 1.12m falling 05:45 AM THU 13/01/11
Campaspe R. at Rochester T. 107.55m rising 09:00 AM WED 12/01/11
Campaspe R. at Rochester Syp. 1.96m steady 06:45 AM THU 13/01/11
Murray R. at Echuca Wharf 89.26m steady 05:45 AM THU 13/01/11

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.

Post by **Blackee** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:30 am

IDV35300
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch For Greater Melbourne Catchments (Werribee, Maribyrnong, Yarra,
Dandenong And Bunyip)
Issued at 11:17 am EDT on Thursday 13 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9 AM Tuesday catchment wide rainfall totals of up to 100 mm have been
recorded across the western part of the Greater Melbourne catchments. This has
lead to stream rises across this part of the catchment.

For the remainder of Thursday and into Friday, rainfall totals of up to 50 mm
are expected. Higher rainfall totals resulting from local falls are also a
possibility.

The forecast rainfall combined with the current catchment conditions is
expected to cause further stream rises in the western catchments with the
possibility of flooding developing during Wednesday. If the rainfall is in the
upper range of the forecast, or exceeds the forecast, there is the potential
for more extensive flooding to develop.

The Bureau of Meteorology in conjunction with Melbourne Water are continuing to
monitor the situation and will issue catchment specific warnings if and when
required.

Note: 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. For
detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued around 11.30 AM Friday 14/1/2011.

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.

IDV35400
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch for the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments and
Otway Ranges
Issued at 10:47 am EDT on Thursday 13 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A low pressure system near western Bass Strait is moving to the southwest while
a high pressure system lies south of Tasmania. The two systems are producing a
humid and unstable northerly flow across the state. Another low pressure system
will develop over South Australia today as the high pressure system moves into
the Tasman Sea. The low pressure system will move south on Friday as the
accompanying low pressure trough moves across the State. A weak high pressure
ridge will move over Victoria on Saturday then a cold front will move through
Bass Strait on Sunday.

In the 24 hours to 9 AM Thursday catchment wide rainfall totals of 5 to 10 mm
have been recorded in the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments
and Otway Ranges. Some stream rises are being observed in these catchments in
response to rainfall over the last several days.

For the remainder of Thursday, rainfall totals of 30 to 50 mm are expected.
Higher totals associated with thunderstorms are a possibility.

The forecast rainfall combined with the current catchment conditions is
expected to cause further stream rises in the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and
Hovells Creek Catchments and Otway Ranges with the possibility of flooding
developing during Thursday into Friday.

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

Note: 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
the 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.
For detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued around 11:30 AM Friday 14 January 2011.

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.

IDV35500
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch for the Glenelg and Hopkins Basins
Issued at 10:33 am EDT on Thursday 13 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Rainfall recorded for the period ending 9 AM Wednesday have resulted in
significant stream rises in the upper reaches of the Glenelg and Hopkins
Basins. Since 9 AM Wednesday, a rainfall total of 27 mm has been recorded at
Ballarat. Catchment wide forecast rainfall totals of up to 100 mm are expected
for Thursday into Friday, with higher local falls as a result of heavy rainfall
on the ranges.

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

Note: 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. For
detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next flood watch will be issued around 11 AM Friday 14 January 2011.

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.

IDV35700
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch for the Goulburn and Broken Basins
Issued at 11:20 am EDT on Thursday 13 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

A low pressure system near western Bass Strait is moving to the southwest while
a high pressure system lies south of Tasmania. The two systems are producing a
humid and unstable northerly flow across the state. Another low pressure system
will develop over South Australia today as the high pressure system moves into
the Tasman Sea. The low pressure system will move south on Friday as
theaccompanying low pressure trough moves across the State. A weak high
pressure ridge will move over Victoria on Saturday then a cold front will move
through Bass Strait on Sunday.

In the 24 hour period to 9 AM Thursday, widespread rainfall totals of 20 to 40
mm have been recorded across the Goulburn Broken catchments. Forecast catchment
wide rainfall of 30 to 50 mm during Thursday and into Friday may result in
significant stream rises across the Goulburn Broken catchments, with higher
isolated falls possible as a result of thunderstorm activity.

The Bureau is continuing to monitor the situation and will issue catchment
specific warnings if and when required.

Note: 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
the 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.
For detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued around 11:30 AM Friday 14 January 2011.

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.

IDV35800
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Note: This Flood Watch is a heads-up for possible future flooding and is NOT a
Flood Warning (see note below)

Flood Watch for the Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera Basins
Issued at 10:40 am EDT on Thursday 13 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Recent rainfall has lead to regions of minor, moderate and major flooding in
the Wimmera, Avoca, Loddon and Campaspe basins. There are catchment specific
warnings for these basins.

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

Note: 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. For a
detailed explanation see
http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/vic/b ... atch.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next Issue:
No more flood watches will be issued for this event. See catchment specific
warnings.

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.

HarleyB · Post by **HarleyB** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:40 pm

IDV36710
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Sunday Creek.
Issued at 9:26 pm EDT on Thursday 13 January 2011
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office
Since 9 AM Thursday rainfall totals of up to 50mm have been recorded in the
Goulburn River catchment with an isolated total of 80mm at Lancefield. Rainfall
totals of up 50mm have been forecast for overnight Thursday into Friday.

Significant stream rises are being observed in the Sunday Creek catchment, with
minor flooding expected to develop during early Friday morning.

Goulburn tributaries below Eildon and Seymour
Sunday Creek at Tallarook is currently at 1.66 metres (Minor Flood Level 3.0
metres) and rising. The Creek is expected to exceed the minor flood level early
Friday morning. With the forecast rainfall further rises are expected.

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

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts
Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued around 7 AM Friday 14 January 2011.

Latest River Heights:
Delatite R. at Tonga Bridge 1.5m falling 06:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Goulburn R. at Doherty's 0.8m steady 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Goulburn R. D/S Lake Eildon 0.58m steady 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Goulburn R. D/S Lake Eildon 0.58m steady 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Rubicon R. at Rubicon 0.94m steady 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Home Ck. at Yarck 0.6m steady 08:42 PM THU 13/01/11
Acheron R. at Taggerty 1.38m steady 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Yea R. at Devlins Bridge 1.17m rising 09:00 PM THU 13/01/11
King Parrot Ck. at Flowerdale 1.35m rising 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Goulburn R. at Trawool 1.62m rising 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Sunday Ck. at Tallarook 1.66m rising 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Mollison Ck at Pyalong 1.88m rising 09:01 PM THU 13/01/11
Whiteheads Ck. at Seymour 1.57m steady 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Goulburn R. at Seymour 2.11m rising 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Hughes Ck. at Tarcombe Rd 1.33m steady 08:54 PM THU 13/01/11
Major Ck. at Graytown 0.77m rising 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Goulburn R. at Goulburn Weir DS 113.92m steady 08:50 PM THU 13/01/11
Goulburn R. at Murchison 0.64m steady 08:30 PM THU 13/01/11
Pranjip Ck. at Moorilim 0.87m steady 08:30 PM THU 13/01/11
Castle Ck. at Arcadia 0.37m steady 08:30 PM THU 13/01/11
Goulburn R. at Arcadia Downs 0.37m steady 08:45 PM THU 13/01/11
Seven Cks. at Euroa 2.27m rising 07:19 PM THU 13/01/11
Stoney Ck. at Tamleugh 0.79m steady 08:37 PM THU 13/01/11
Seven Cks. at Kialla West 1.94m steady 08:30 PM THU 13/01/11
Broken R. at Orrvale 2.13m steady 08:16 PM THU 13/01/11
Goulburn R. at Shepparton 3.08m rising 07:46 PM THU 13/01/11
Goulburn R. at McCoys Bridge 2.05m steady 08:30 PM THU 13/01/11

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/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.

Lily · Post by **Lily** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:49 am

Courtesty of Vicroads, current Flood Alert road details http://mobiletraffic.vicroads.vic.gov.a ... p=HPE00019

VicRoads Road Closures

Saturday 15 January
6.50am

If you need to travel on roads you think may be affected and the road is not listed on this site or you think conditions may have changed, you can call the VicRoads Traffic Management Centre on 13 11 70 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) for latest updates.

VicRoads advises that the roads listed below remain closed
as a result of flood and storm damage.

OUTER MELBOURNE

Cardinia
Station Street, Beaconsfield - under the railway bridge

Mornington
Boes Road, Hastings - between Hodgens Road and Graydens Road
Racecourse Rd, Mornington - Closed between Carbine Way & Bungower Rd

Frankston
McClelland Dve - Cranbourne-Frankston Rd

Kingston
Edithvale Road - between Aspendale Gardens and Edithvale near Woodlands

NORTHERN REGION

General Message - Sections of the Calder and Loddon Valley Highways north of Bendigo are closed. Motorists needing to travel between Mildura and Melbourne are advised to travel via the Sunraysia Highway (with detour near Cope Cope at Donald-Marnoo-St Arnaud), or via the Murray Valley Highway, Echuca and Bendigo.

Bendigo-Maryborough Road - Closed at Laancoorie

Bendigo-Murchison Road - Closed between Midland Highway and Wanaltta

Bendigo-Murchison Road - Closed between Bendigo-Heathcote Rd

Bendigo-Pyramid Road - Closed between Sebastian and Raywood

Bendigo Tennyson Road - Closed at Bendigo Creek

Boort-Charlton Road

Boort-Pyramid Road - Closed between Boort and Durham Ox

Boort-Wedderburn Road - Closed between Boort and Wedderburn

Bridgewater-Dunolly Road - Closed between the Wimmera and Calder Highways

Bridgewater-Maldon Road - Closed between Newbridge and the Bendigo-Maryborough Road

Bridgewater-Serpentine Road - Closed between Bridgewater and Serpentine towns

Calder Highway - Closed from Wycheproof to Marong (Bullock Creek)

Charlton-St Arnaud Road - Closed between Charlton and Coonooer Bridge

Elmore-Raywood Road - Closed betwen Raywood and Bendigo-Tennyson Road

Kerang-Quambatook Road - Closed between Quambatook and Lalbert-Kerang Road, Kerang

Kilmore-Lancefield Road - Closed at Deep Creek (east of Lancefied)

Kyabram-Rochester Road - Closed between Heathcote-Rochester Road and Timmering

Loddon Valley Highway - Closed between Myers Flat and Durham Ox

McIvor Highway - Closed between Heathcote and Bendigo

Midland Highway - Closed from Elmore to Heathcote-Rochester Road

Midland Highway - closed at Corop

Midland Highway - Closed at Campbell's Creek

Northern Highway - Closed between Heathcote and Elmore

Old Calder Highway - closed ay Malmsbury

Pyrenees Highway - Closed between Newstead and the Castlemaine-Maldon Road

Pyrenees Highway, Newstead - Loddon River Road is closed

Pyrenees Highway - Closed at Chewton

Stawell-Pomonal Road - Closed between Ararat-Halls Gap Road and Western Highway

Sunraysia Hwy - Closed from Donald to St Arnard

Wimmera Highway - Closed between Newbridge and Marong

Wimmera Highway - Closed at Logan

Buloke Shire - local roads closed
Back Teddywaddy Road - closed north of Grain Flow-Teddywaddy Road
Barry Road - closed at Lalbert Creek
Bath's Road - closed at Calder Highway and Culgoa Watchupga Road
Berruwillock North Road - closed between Sea Lake Springfield and Burns Road
Cox's Road - closed between Sea Lake Springfield and Sea Lake Swan Hill Road
Curtis Road - closed at Lalbert Creek
Dog Netting Road
Foremans Road - closed east of Calder Highway, opposite Sheahans Road
Mahood's Road
Marmal North Road - closed between Boort Wier Road and Boort Wycheproof Road
McIntyre's Road - closed at Lalbert Creek
Old Racecourse Road - closed from Calder Highway to Culgoa Ultima Road
Overflows Road - closed at Lalbert Creek
Ross Road - closed between Charlton Swan Hill Road and Ninyenook Road
Soulby's Road - closed between Douglas's Road and Boort Charlton
Towaninny Road - closed between Charlton Swan Hill Road and Lalbert Creek

Campaspe Shire - local roads closed
Avonmore Bridge Road - Closed at Avonmore Bridge
Burnewang Bonn Road - Closed Strawhorn to Hanrahan Road
Colman Road - Closed Heathcote Rochester Road to Howard Road
Elmore Mitiamo Road - Closed Dingee to Settlement Road
English Bridge Road - Closed at English Bridge
Forbes Road - Closed at the Bendigo Creek
Hopper Road - Closed at the Bendigo Creek
Jungaburra Road - Closed at the Bendigo Creek
Old Corop Road - Closed near Wanalta
River Road - Closed at Touheys Bridge to Barnadown Kowsley Road
River Road - Closed from Northern Highway to Runnymeade Church Road
Tait Hamilton Road - near Old Heathcote Road (Cornella)
Tait Hamilton Road - Closed near Old Heathcote Road (Cornella)
Trimby Road - Closed at the Bendigo Creek

Gannawarra Shire - local roads closed
Flood Lane - Closed at Lake Charm East between Steveneson's Road and Horsfall Road
Gilmour Lane - Closed at Appin East
Holmes Bridge Road, Quambatook South
Kelly Road - Closed at Tragowel North
Kerang-Lalbert Road - Closed between Kerang-Quambatook Road and Quambatook-Swan Hill Road
Ninyeunook Road, Quambatook South
Old Kerang Road - Closed between Collinds Road and Fowler Road
Pleasance Road - Closed at Tragowel North

Loddon Shire Council - local roads closed
Boort-Fernihurst Road
Boort Quambatook Road
Boort Kurting Road - Closed between the Calder Highway and Ifery Flat Road intersection
Boort Pyramid Road - Closed from Durham Ox to Boort
Borung-Hurstwood Road
Borung Prairie Road
Brenanah-Kurting Road -Closed from the Calder Highway to the Wedderburn-Brenanah Road
Bridgewater-Raywood Road
Church Road
Dunolly Bridgewater Road
Dunolly Eddington Road
Fiery Flat Road
Inglewood Serpentine Road
Loddon River Road - Closed from Boort Yando Road to Canary Island Leaghur Road
Mysia East Road
Newbridge Road
Newbridge Bridgewater Road
Old Boort Road - Closed from Mysia West Road to Barclay Road
Old Boort Road - Closed from Borung Wedderburn Road to Charlton-Borung Road
Old Wedderburn Street Arnaud Road
Pyramid Yarraberb Road
Rochesters Road, Bridgewater
Rothackers Road - Closed between Mahers Road to Tripconys Road
Sebastian Road - Closed from Brougham Street to Loddon Valley Highway
Wedderburn Logan Road
Wedderburn Serpentine Road - Closed from the Calder Highway to Inglewood Powlett Road
Yorkshire Road - Closed from Bridgewater-Maldon Road to Boyds Road

Mitchell Shire - local roads closed
Ashes Bridge Road, Tallarook
Delatite Road, Seymour
Dockery's Road, Tallarook
Ennis Road, Tallarook
High Street service lane, Broadford
Middle Springs Road, Toorborac
Ryans Road, Waterford Park

Mt Alexander Shire
Hamilton's Crossing, Baringhup
Eastville-Baringhup West Road
Greenings Road, Eddington
Muckleford-Walmer Road
Cemetery Road, Newstead
Sutton Grange-Redesdale Road
Baringhup Carisbrook Road, Baringhup
Foggarty Gap Road
Hurns Road, Newstead
Guildford-Newstead Road,
Merrifield Street, Castlemaine
Gingell Street, Castlemaine
Symes Road, Harcourt
Eagles Road, Harcourt
Warren Street, Harcourt
Elizabeth Street (Pyrenees Highway), Castlemaine
Gaulton Street, Castlemaine
Downes Road, Castlemaine
Cypress Drive, Taradale
Walker Street at Botanic Gardens, Castlemaine
Forest Street under the underpass, Castlemaine
Market Street, Harcourt
Bridge Rpad, Harcourt
Chapmans Road, Harcourt
Sandy Creek Road, Welshmans Reef
Tunnell Hill (Pyrenees Highway), Elphinestone
Metrcalfe/Malmsbury Road, Metcalfe

Swan Hill Shire - local roads closed
Benghazi Road, Robindale

Macedon Shire Council - local roads closed
Kyneton-Metcalfe Road at Windmill Bridge
Three Chain Road from Institute Road heading towards twin bridges

Warning: Roads not closed but drivers should approach with caution
Melba Highway, between Adams Farm and Mount Slide - water on the road

NORTH EASTERN REGION

Broadford - Flowerdale Road - Closed between Strath Creek and Flowerdale

Kiewa Valley Highway - closed between Baranduda and Lindsay Road (Yackandandah Creek Bridge)

Mount Buffalo - Buffalo chalet access road - Closed

Strath Creek Rd - Closed

Moira Shire - local roads closed
Blatchs Road, Peechelba - closed between Lanes Road and Wangaratta-Yarrawonga Road
Boothroyds Road, Strathmerton - closed between Murray Valley Highway and Bearii East Road
Boundary Road, Wunghnu - closed between Katamatite-Shepparton Road and
Brooks Road, Waaia - closed between Kempsters Bridge Road and Katamatite-Nathalia Road
Chapel Road, Katamatite - closed between Benalla-Tocumwal Road and Moore Street
Crennan Road, Tungamah - closed between Buerckner Road and Pelluebla Road
Hays Road - closed between Lorenz Road and Labuan Road
Hardings Road - closed between James Bridge Road and Geary's Road
Howells Road, Lake Rowan - closed between Wangaratta Road and Lidgerwood Road
Katamatite-Youanmite Road - closed between Katamatite-Nathalia Road and Youanmite Road
Kokoda Road, Naring - closed between Katamatite-Nathalia Road and Lukies Road
McCluskey Road, Cobram - closed between Pullar Road and River Road
Moira Lakes Road, Barmah -
Moodie Road,Tungamah - closed between Hill Road and Pelluebla Road
Old Wilby Road Yarrawonga - closed between Lavis Road and Channel Road
Pelluebla Road Tungamah - closed between Wren Road and Lawrence Road
Pullar Road, Cobram - closed between McCluskey Road and River Road
Purdies Road - closed near Barmah-Shepparton Road
Stewarts Bridge Road - closed at Hooper Road intersection
Tinklers Road - closed between Hardings Road and Nathalia-Barmah Road
Ulupna Bridge Road - closed near Ulupna Island bushland
Yambuna Bridge Road - closed between Wakiti Resort and Yambuna Bridge
Yambuna Bridge - closed at Yambuna
Yourang Road, Tungamah - closed between Katamatite-Yarrawonga Road and Tungamah Main Road

Rural City of Benalla - local roads closed
Irvine Road, Thoona - between Sayers Road and Jones Road
Wattle Creek Road - between Gardeners Road and Grant Road
Webb Road, Stewarton - Closed north of Midland Highway

Rural City of Wangaratta - local roads closed
Gentle Annie Lane and Side Track - near Edi Cheshunt and Whitfield

Indigo Shire Council - local roads closed
Garvey Road - between Mongan's Lane and Ben Valley Road
McFeeters Road, Beechworth

Towong Shire Council - local roads closed
Mount Alfred Road

EASTERN REGION (GIPPSLAND REGION)

No current road closures

WESTERN REGION

Ararat-Halls Gap Road - Closed between Ararat and Pomonal

Ararat-St Arnaud Road - closed between Pyrenees Highway and Eversley Road (bridge washed out)

Ballarat-Carngham Road - closed at Linton-Carngham Road intersection in Carngham

Beaufort-Lexton Road - Closed between Beaufort and Lexton

Calder Highway - Closed between Sunraysia Highway and Patchewollock-Sea Lake Road intersection

Casterton-Naracoorte Road - Closed between Edenhope-Penola Road at Lancoup and Edenhope Dergan Road

Dimboola-Rainbow Road - Closed from the Western Highway at Dimboola through to Rainbow (section washed away from Pullut South Road to Ellam-Willenabrina Road).

Donald-Stewell Road - Closed between Donald and Marnoo

Dunach-Eddington Road - Closed between Carisbrook and Mojorca Road

Glenelg Highway - Closed at the Eurambeen-Streatham Road

Glenelg Hwy - Closed on either side of the Wickliffe Township

Grampians Road - Closed between Dunkeld and Halls Gap

Henty Highway - Closed between Horsham and Cavendish (4WD & Heavy Vehicles only)

Horsham-Noradjuha Road - Closed from the Wimmera Highway to the Natimuk-Hamilton Road

Horsham-Drung Road (Williams Road) - Closed at both ends of the Western Highway

Maryborough-Dunnolly Road - Closed at Bet Bet

Maryborough-St Arnaud Road - Closed between Douglass Road and Longs Road, Wareek

Mortlake-Ararat Road - Closed between Maroon and Ararat

Murtoa-Glenorchy Road - Closed between Murtoa and Glenorchy

Natimuk-Hamilton Road - Closed between Horsham and Cavendish

Nhill-Jeparit Road - Closed from the Western Highway to Jeparit

Northern Grampians Road - Closed between Western Highway and Grampians Tourist Road, Halls Gap. 120metre length of road has been washed away. Parts of Wartook are inaccessible. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

Pomonal Road - Closed

Pyrenees Highway - Closed between McCallum Street and Chaplins Road, Carisbrook

Pyreness Highway - Closed betwen Avoca and Ararat

Pyrenees Highway - Closed between Maryborough and Carisbrook

Silverband Falls Road - Closed

Skipton Road - Closed between Skipton and Beaufort

St Arnaud-Wycheproof Road - between St Arnaud and Borung Highway

Stawell-Pomonal Road - closed between Ararat-Halls Gap Road to Western Highway

Stawell-Warracknabeal Road - Closed between the Western Highway and Rupanyup

Sunraysia Highway - closed between Western Freeway and Learmonth-Sulky Road. (Detour via Learmonth-Sulky Road and Ballarat-Maryborough Road)

Sunraysia Highway - between Donald and St Arnaud

Western Highway - Closed between Horsham to Stawell

Wimmera Highway - Closed between Rypanyup and St Arnaud

Wimmera Highway - Closed between Logan-Wedderburn Road and St Arnaud

Ararat Rural City Council
Andrews Lane
Ararat-Pomonal Road
Cherry Tree Lane, Pomonal
Dobie Road - Closed between Geelong Road and Western Highway, Dobie
Elmhurst-Landsborough Road
Glenpatrick Road, Bridge unsafe for traffic
Helendoite Road - closed at Maroona End
Long Gully Road, Pomonal
Longerenong Road - Closed at Drung Jung Road
Mafeking Road, Willaura North
Maroona-Glenthompson Road
Middle Creek Road, Buangor
Sandhills Road, Willaura North
Tatyoon Road - closed from Chalambar Road to Langi Logan
Warrayatkin Road, Ararat
Warraydin Road, Ararat
Yalla-Y-Poora Road - Closed between Mt William Road and Yalla-Y-Poora Recreation Reserve Road, Tatyoon

Central Goldfields Shire Council
Old Edington Road
Rodborough Road
Timor Dunolly Road
Lillucur Road
Moonlight Road
Bartlets Lane
Alma Moonlight Road
Smalls Road
Longs Road
Betley Road - Bromley Bridge flooded
Betley Road - Betley Bridge, Bet Bet
Avoca-Bialiba Road
Carisbrook-Betley Road
Talbot-Mount Cameron Road
Denherts Lane, Daisy Hill
St Arnaud-Dunolly Road - closed between Wheala Road-Dunnolly-Moliagal Road
Bet Bet-Mount Hooghly Road
Woodward Road, Archdale Junction
McKenzies Road, Havelock
Wills Street, Carisbrook
Dunolly-Moliagul Road
Whela Road, Bialiba
Porteous Road - at Wareek Road
Bung Bong-Longs Road from Pyrenees Hwy to Moollight Road
Old School Road- at the crossing
Redrum Road - Alma/Moonlight Road

Many other roads within the Central Goldfields Shire are impacted by the floods but remain open. Please approach with caution, especially at night.

City of Ballarat

The City of Ballarat advises that there are widespread road closures in the shire, with the majority of roads being impacted. We advise drivers to take extreme care and ideally to not travel on the roads at this time.

Edmonston Road, Learmoth - closed
Mt Mercer Road - Closed near Sands Road
Ross Creek Road - Closed at Bells Road

Hepburn Shire Council
Cambridge Street - closed between Victoria Street and Cushing Avenue
Cushing Avenue - closed between Albert Street and Drummond Street
Moore Street, Creswick
North Parade - closed betwen Clunes Road and Daylesford Road
The Ring Road - Closed south at the intersection of Ascot Street

Hindmarsh Shire Council
Borgerlt Road - closed between Dimboola-Rainbow Road and Old Katyil Road
Bothe Road
Coker Dam Road - Closed between Western Highway and Kiata South
Gierke Road
Ebeneezer Mission Road
Park Street - closed between Propodollah Road and Dart Street
Keam Road - closed between Nhill-Jeparit Road to Keams Road
Klinge Road
River Road - closed between Western Highway and Tarranyurk West Road
Spears Crossing Road - closed between Dimboola-Rainbow Road and River Road
Winim East Road at C Werner Road

Horsham Rural City Council
Brimpaen Laharum Road - Closed at Henty Road
Burnett Street - closed
Citrus Avenue - Tobrook Street to Derry Parade
Drung South Road - Closed at Riverside East Road
Horsham-Noradjuha Road - Closed at Wimmera Highway and Natimuk Hamilton Road
Kuhne Road - Closed west of Natimuk Lake Road, Natimuk
Lower Norton-Nurrabiel - Closed between Wonwondah-Toolondo Road and Horsham-Noradjuha Road
McCreddens Road - Closed at Mitre Nurcoung Road
McKenzie Court
McTavish Boulevard
Nurrabiel Church Road - Closed at Lower Norton Nurrabiel Road
Old Hamilton Road - Closed at Bungally Creek (both sides of the creek)
Plush Hannans Road - Closed at Horsham-Noradjuha Road
Plush Hannans Road - Closed at Henty Highway
Plush Hannans Road - Closed at Lower Norton Nurrabiel Road
Polkemmet Road - closed between Meyers Road and Wail Polkemmet Road
Rifle Butts Road - Closed at Lower Norton Nurrabiel Road
River Road - closed from Plumpton Road to Harders Street
River Road - closed from Trento Avenue to Duff Street
Rocklands Telangatuk East Road - Wonwondah Road and Telangatuk East Road
Roses Gap Road - closed Jackmans
Telangatuk East-Rocklands Road - closed at Wonwondah Toolondo Road
Trento Avenue
Wonwondah Dadswells Bridge Road - Closed at Western Highway
Wonwondah East Road - Closed at Western Highway
Wonwondah Toolondo Road - Closed at Lower Norton Nurrabiel Road
Wonwondah Toolondo Road - Closed at Henty Highway and Jullumba Mockinya Road

Mildura Rural City Council
Benetook Avenue - Closed between Dow Avenue and 19th Street, Korlong

Moorabool Shire Council
Ingliston Road

Northern Grampians Shire Council - local roads closed
Archdale Road, St Arnaud
Balquhidder Road, Stawell
Banyena Road, Banyena-Richardson River
Bulgana Road, Stawell - Concongella floodway
Bulgana Road, Stawell - Wimmera River floodway
Carols Bridge Road, St Arnaud
Callawadda-Glenorchy Road
Codds Flat Road, Stawell
Green Hole Road, Stawell
Lake Road - Closed 1km west of Western Highway
Lanfrankie Road, St Arnaud - Closed between Sunraysia Highway and Wimmera Highway
Minnieboro Road, Stawell
Mokepilly Road, Lake Fyans
Mt Drummond Road - Closed at the Western Highway end
North Woodlands Road, Stawell
Old Glenorchy Road - Closed just past the bridge
Rulana Road, Stawell
Scollary Road, Logan (near Avoca River)
Swanwater North - Closed at Coonooer Bridge
Stawell-Halls Gaps Road
St Arnaud-Dunolly Road, Bealiba
St Ethels Road, Great Western
Vances Crossing Road, Joel South
Willaring Road, Stawell
Wimmera Downs Road, Joel Joel
Wingfield Road, St Arnaud
Yawong Road, St Arnaud

Pyrenees Shire Council
The Pyrenees Shire Council advises that there are widespread road closures in the shire, with the majority of roads being impacted. We advise drivers to take extreme care and ideally to not travel on the roads at this time.

Yarriambiack Shire Council
Brim West Road
Dumbouy Road
Neumann Lane
Teasdale Road
Wardles Road East

WARNINGS: Roads not closed, but drivers should approach with caution
Ballarat-Burrumbeet Road near Burrumbeet caravan park to Western Highway
Ballarat-Carngham Road, Carngham
Calder Highway between Mittyack South Road and Newman Road, Mittyack
Clunes-Creswick Road water over the road in several locations between Creswick and Clunes
Hopetoun-Rainbow Road between Hopetoun and Rainbow
Natimuk-Frances Road between Duffholme Road and Nhill-Harrow Road
Nhill-Harrow Road between Morgans Road and Blackers Road
Pyrenees Highway between Avoca and Ararat
Western Highway moderately deep water in several locations
Wimmera Highway as Asplens Road
Ararat Rural City Council - many roads with water on them
Pyrenees Shire Council - many roads with water on them
Northern Grampians Shire Council - many roads with water over them

SOUTH WESTERN REGION

Barwon Heads Road - Closed at Reserve Road and Lower Duneed Road

Breakwater Road - Closed at the Barwon River

Glenelg Highway - Closed between Streatham and Skipton

Grampians Road, Dunkeld - closed, large landslide road could be closed for several days or weeks.

Great Ocean Road - Closed between Lorne and Skenes Creek. Detours remains in place: at Lorne, traffic is being diverted to Lorne-Deans Marsh and Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Roads. At Skenes Creek traffic is being diverted along Skenes Creek Road, and Forest Apollo Bay Road. Some local access is available to Wye River and Cape Patton. Traffic controllers are on site.

Hamilton Hwy - closed between Inverleigh and Cressy

Henty Highway - Closed between Cavendish and Horsham

Surfcoast Highway - Closed between McCanns Road and Mt Duneed Road, inbound closed, outbound down to one lane

Victoria Valley Road - Closed at Dunkheld

Corangamite Shire
Barrs Road, happy happy joy joy
Bradshaw Road, happy happy joy joy
Cahills Road, Lismore
Cundare-Duverney Road - At the Bridge, Cundare North
Eight Mile Lane, happy happy joy joy
Fourtree Road - between Camperdown-Lismore Road and Gnarpurt Road, Lismore
Hannahs Road, Derrinallum
Foxhow-Cundare Road
Moorehouse Bridge Road
Park Lane, Skipton
Rounds Road at Eastern Creek
Smythe Street, Skipton
Vite Vite Road, Derrinallum to Vite Vite-Skipton Road, Vite Vite
Wright Street, Skipton

Glenelg Shire
Boiling Downs Road - between Dunan and Casterton-Portland Road
Springback Road, Casterton - closed on the eastern end at Bahgallah Road. Access is still available to the Casterton air strip of the Glenelg Highway
Tyers Street and Murray Street (corner), Casterton

Southern Grampians Shire
Holden Street
McIntyres Crossing Road
Middletons Crossing Road (C Frys Road to Vic Point Road)
Northlakes Road, Hamilton Spilway
Red Road
Riley Street, Hamilton Spillway
Wrights Road

City of Greater Geelong
Bluestone Bridge Road, Bell Post Hill - closed
Flinders Street, Lara - flood gates closed
Horseshoe Bend Road and Boundary Road, Connewarre
Rennie Street, Lara - flood gates closed
Old Boundary Road - north Browns Road, Balliang East
Whites Road - between Ghazeepore and Anglesea Road, Mt Duneed
Windermere Road, Lara - flood gates closed

Surf Coast Shire
Blackgate Road, Torquay - closed between Anglesea Road and Ghazeepre Road
Domain Road, Jan Juc - closed at the Jan Juc creek
Dickins Road - closed between Surf Coast Highway and Ghazeepore Road
Ghazephore Road, Torquay - closed between Coombes Road and Dickins Road
Horshoe Bend Road, Mt Duneed - closed between McCanns Road and Fishers Road
Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc - closed at the Jan Juc Creek
Hunts Road, Freshwater Creek - closed between Grassdale Road and Dickins Road
Kilean Road, Winchelsea
McCanns Road, Mt Dunneed
Pettavel Road, Freshwater Creek - closed between Blackgate Road and Dickins Road
Torquay Boulevard, Jan Juc - closed at the Jan Juc Creek
Willowite Road, Freshwater Creek - closed between Blackgate Road and Dickins Road

Golden Plains Shire
Linton-Mortchip, Linton
Linton-Narrigal Road (south of Rokewood-Skipton Road)
Linton-Piggoreet Road, Linton
Pitfield-Cressy Road, Werneth
Teesdale-Inverleigh Road, Inverleigh
Skippers Road, Smythesdale
Racecourse - Rokewood
Werneth Road, Werneth
Whites Road, Smythesdale
Wilgul-Werneth Road, Werneth

WARNINGS: Roads not closed, but drivers should approach with caution
Anakie Road, near Steiglitz-Lovely Banks Road
Bacchus Marsh Road near Peak School Road
Colac Ballarat Road at Napoleons
Hamilton Highway several sections between Inverleigh and Cressy and at Pollocksford Road
Hamilton Highway at Kurdeeton Road between Darlington and Derrinalum
Hamilton Highway, West of Inverleigh
Hamilton Highway, East of Derrinallum
Hamilton Highway, several locations east of Lismore through to Cressy
Inverleigh-Shelford Road at Hamilton Highway
Inverleigh-Shelford Road, various locations with mud and gravel on road
Lower Duneed Road and Horseshoe Bend Road
Murradoc Road east of Clarendon Road
Rokewood Shelford Road between Lonies Road and Wurrook Road
Steiglitz Road at Russells Bridge Road and Anakie Road
Surf Coast Shire - Water is covering many roads in the area. Drivers are advised to take care through the area
Surf Coast Highway between McCanns Road and Mt Duneed Road (inbound direction)

Please note - other roads across Victoria may be affected but remain open to traffic. Drivers should take extreme caution and avoid unnecessary travel on those roads.

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