Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Richardson River
Issued at 10:34 AM AEDT on Tuesday 03 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT DONALD TOWN
No significant rainfall is forecast across the Richardson catchment for the next few days.

Avon-Richardson Rivers:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Richardson River.
The Richardson River at Donald Town is currently at 0.50 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Richardson River at Donald Town is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.20 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:
Richardson River at Rich Avon Weir (Upstream),0.43,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Richardson River at Banyena,-0.18,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Avon River at Wimmera Hwy,0.57,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Richardson River at Donald (Upstream),-0.16,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Richardson River at Donald Town,0.50,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 04:39 PM EDT on Monday 02 March 2026

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

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Avoca River
Issued at 11:34 AM AEDT on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CHARLTON TOWN FROM OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
Moderate rainfall totals have been observed across the Avoca catchment over the weekend, with river level rises now occurring along parts of the Avoca River. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Monday which may cause additional river level rises. With this forecast rainfall, minor flooding is possible at Charlton Town from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of Central, North West and South West Victoria, including the Avoca catchment. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall, is current for parts of Victoria.

Avoca River to Charlton Town:
Minor flooding is possible along the Avoca River.
The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 2.74 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
With forecast rainfall, the Avoca River at Charlton Town may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEDT on Tuesday 03 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Avoca River at Archdale Junction,-0.02,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Avoca River at Yawong Weir,-0.28,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Avoca River at Charlton Town,2.74,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream),0.51,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Avoca River at Quambatook,0.44,rising,11:00 am Mon 02/03/26

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.