Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North East, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 11:02 PM EST on Monday 15 August 2022

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North East, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the North East, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Traralgon Creek
Issued at 03:54 PM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TRARALGON TOWN
In the 48 hours to 3:00 pm Monday, widespread rainfall totals of 50-100 mm have been been recorded in the Traralgon Creek catchment. A further 5-10 mm is forecast for the remainder of Monday.

Traralgon Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Traralgon Creek.

The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon peaked at 3.87 metres around 08:30 am Monday 15 August and is currently at 3.67 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.50 m) Monday afternoon. The river level is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.50 m) Monday night.

Flood Safety Advice:
SES advises that all community members should:
Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
Never allow children to play in floodwater,
Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain,
Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.}
Contact Information
Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Traralgon Creek at Koornalla,1.89,Steady,03:48 PM MON 15/08/22
Traralgon Creek at Traralgon,3.67,Falling,03:40 PM MON 15/08/22

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Latrobe River
Issued at 03:50 PM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 5

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING IN THE MOE RIVER AT DARNUM
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED IN THE LATROBE RIVER AT THOMS BRIDGE MONDAY AFTERNOON, MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE MONDAY NIGHT
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE LATROBE RIVER AT ROSEDALE OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
In the 24 hours to 03:00 pm Monday, rainfall totals of up to 20-50 mm have been recorded in the Latrobe River catchment. Further widespread rainfall totals of 5-10 mm are forecast for the reminder of Monday.

Moe River:
The Moe River at Darnum is currently at 4.42 metres and falling, with moderate flooding. The river level is expected to fall below the moderate flood level (4.00 m) later this afternoon.
Morwell River:
Minor flooding has now eased in the Morwell River catchment, however river levels remain elevated.
Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is currently at 3.82 metres and rising.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (5.00 m) Monday night.

Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon:
Minor flooding may occur along the Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is currently at 2.89 metres and rising.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Flood Safety Advice:
SES advises that all community members should:
Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
Never allow children to play in floodwater,
Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain,
Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.}
Contact Information
Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Latrobe River at Noojee,1.73,Steady,03:27 PM MON 15/08/22
Latrobe River at Willow Grove,2.78,Steady,03:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction,1.30,Steady,03:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil South,1.69,Steady,03:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Moe River at Darnum,4.38,Falling,03:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Moe Drain at Trafalgar East,4.86,Steady,03:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Narracan Creek at Thorpdale,1.32,Rising,01:40 PM MON 15/08/22
Narracan Creek at Moe,1.20,Steady,03:39 PM MON 15/08/22
Morwell River at Boolarra,1.90,Falling,03:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge,3.82,Rising,03:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream),2.89,Rising,03:40 PM MON 15/08/22
Latrobe River at Kilmany,3.66,Steady,03:40 PM MON 15/08/22

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.