Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for East Gippsland forecast district

Issued at 11:05 AM EDT on Saturday 28 March 2026

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
East Gippsland forecast district
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the East Gippsland forecast district has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Snowy River
Issued at 10:32 AM AEDT on Saturday 28 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BASIN CREEK AND JARRAHMOND
Rainfall during Thursday and Friday has led to river level rises across the Snowy River catchment. River levels are still rising across the catchment and this is expected to continue through the weekend, however river levels are no longer expected to reach the minor flood level at Basin Creek or Jarrahmond.

Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge.
The Snowy River at Basin Creek is currently at 2.72 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Snowy River at Basin Creek is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m).

The Snowy River at Jarrahmond is currently at 1.65 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Snowy River at Jarrahmond is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.10 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:
Snowy River at Dalgety Weir,0.94,steady,10:15 am Sat 28/03/26
Bombala River at Bombala,1.03,steady,10:15 am Sat 28/03/26
Little Plain Creek at Wellesley (Rowes),1.24,steady,10:15 am Sat 28/03/26
Delegate River at Quidong,0.90,steady,10:15 am Sat 28/03/26
Mclaughlin River at The Hut,0.23,steady,10:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Snowy River at Burnt Hut Crossing,1.23,steady,10:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Suggan Buggan River at Suggan Buggan,0.66,steady,5:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Snowy River at McKillops Bridge,1.82,steady,9:14 am Sat 28/03/26
Snowy River at Basin Creek,2.72,rising,10:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Buchan River at Buchan,1.81,steady,10:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Snowy River at Jarrahmond,1.65,rising,10:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Snowy River at Orbost,1.01,steady,9:08 am Sat 28/03/26
Brodribb River at Sardine Creek,0.48,steady,5:00 am Wed 25/03/26

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, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Cann, Genoa And Bemm Rivers
Issued at 09:39 AM AEDT on Saturday 28 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT THE GORGE
MINOR FLOODING EASED AT WEERAGUA
Rainfall observed overnight Thursday and during Friday has led to river level rises and areas of flooding across the Cann, Genoa and Bemm River catchments.
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Cann River at Weeragua. River levels along the Genoa River at the Gorge are slowly rising, but are likely to peak below the minor flood level during Saturday. River levels are elevated along the Bemm River.

Bemm River:
River levels are elevated along the Bemm River.
Cann River:
No further flooding expected along the Cann River.
The Cann River at Weeragua is currently at 2.13 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Cann River at Weeragua is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

Genoa River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Genoa River.
The Genoa River at The Gorge is currently at 1.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Genoa River at The Gorge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (1.90 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:
Bemm River at Princes Highway,5.69,falling,8:25 am Sat 28/03/26
Bemm River Upstream of Pumphouse,1.76,rising,9:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Cann River at Chandlers Creek,0.94,falling,9:05 am Sat 28/03/26
Cann River at Weeragua,2.13,falling,9:20 am Sat 28/03/26
Genoa River at Wangarabell,1.20,steady,3:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Genoa River at The Gorge,1.30,steady,9:00 am Sat 28/03/26

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.