Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Final Flood Warning For The Bunyip River
Issued at 10:00 AM EDT on Monday 10 November 2025
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria Regional Office on behalf of Melbourne Water
Flood Warning Number: 3

Bunyip Catchment:
Reissued with correct title.
FLOODING IS EASING ON BUNYIP RIVER AT CORA LYNN
The Bunyip River catchment has recorded rainfall averaging about 1 mm since 09:00 AM Sunday 09 November 2025. The Western Port catchment has recorded rainfall averaging about 1 mm for the same period. Rainfall totals of 3-10 mm is forecast for the catchment Monday 10 November 2025.
Water levels of the Bunyip River at various locations are now falling after earlier rises in response to the rain over the weekend.
Tarago River:
The level of Tarago Reservoir is currently at 156.95 metres, above the spillway level of 157.92 metres, and steady.
Bunyip River to Iona:
The level of the Bunyip River at Iona is currently at 1.49 metres, below the Minor Flood Level, and falling. It peaked below the Minor Flood Level (2.10 metres) overnight.
Bunyip River downstream of Iona:
The level of the Bunyip River at Cora Lynn is currently at 2.91 metres, below the Minor Flood Level 3.10 metres, and falling. It peaked just below the Minor Flood Level (3.10 metres) this overnight.
The ford at Cora Lynn will be reopened to traffic this morning.
The river heights at 09:40 AM Monday 10 November 2025 were:
Sites in Tarago River catchment
Tarago Reservoir: 156.95 metres, steady
Tarago River at Neerim South: 0.97 metres, steady
Tarago River at Drouin West: 0.48 metres, falling
Sites in Bunyip River catchment
Bunyip River at Headworks: 0.27 metres, steady
Bunyip River at Tonimbuk: 1.77 metres, steady
Bunyip River at Longwarry North: 1.37 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Iona: 1.49 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Cora Lynn: 2.91 metres, falling
Yallock Outfall Drain at Cora Lynn: 0.61 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Koo Wee Rup: 2.14 metres, falling
Other sites in Western Port catchment
Gumscrub Creek at Pakenham: 0.63 metres, falling
Toomuc Creek at Pakenham: 0.60 metres, falling
Deep Creek at Pakenham: 0.66 metres, steady
Kennedy Creek at Pakenham: 0.49 metres, steady
Cardinia Creek at Officer: 1.85 metres, steady
Cardinia Creek at Cardinia: 0.98 metres, steady
This is the final warning that will be issued for this event.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
For current river levels refer to the Melbourne Water website: https://www.melbournewater.com.au/water-and-environment/water-management/rainfall-and-river-levels#/

Next issue:
No further warnings will be issued for this event.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 04:48 AM EDT on Monday 10 November 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Monday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the North East forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Tuesday. Areas likely to be affected include the Wimmera, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts and parts of the Mallee and Northern Country forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT Monday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 10:07 AM AEDT on Sunday 09 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT SALE WHARF
Flooding is no longer expected at Sale Wharf, where river levels are expected to peak below the minor flood level during Sunday.

Thomson River downstream of Wandocka:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Thomson River downstream of Wandocka.
The Thomson River at Sale Wharf is currently at 0.96 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Sale Wharf is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.40 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Thomson River at The Narrows,0.87,steady,9:57 am Sun 09/11/25
Aberfeldy River at Beardmore,0.56,steady,9:55 am Sun 09/11/25
Thomson River at Coopers Creek,0.77,steady,9:18 am Sun 09/11/25
Thomson River at Cowwarr Weir (Upstream),2.60,steady,9:45 am Sun 09/11/25
Thomson River at Heyfield,1.15,steady,9:00 am Sun 09/11/25
Rainbow Creek at Heyfield,0.53,steady,9:00 am Sun 09/11/25
Thomson River at Wandocka,1.91,rising,9:51 am Sun 09/11/25
Thomson River at Bundalaguah,2.38,steady,9:53 am Sun 09/11/25
Thomson River at Sale Wharf,0.96,steady,8:51 am Sun 09/11/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.