Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Initial Flood Warning For The Latrobe River
Issued at 11:22 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING IN THE MOE AND MORWELL RIVERS
River level rises have been observed and minor flooding is occurring along the Moe and Morwell River catchments.
In the 24 hours to10:00pm Sunday, rainfall totals of up to 70 mm have been recorded in the Latrobe River catchment. Further widespread rainfall totals of 10-15 mm is forecast overnight Sunday into Monday.

Moe River:
Minor flooding is occurring in the Moe River catchment.
The Moe River at Darnum exceeded the minor flood level (3.5 metres) Sunday evening. The river level is currently at 3.70 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
Morwell River:
Minor flooding is occurring in the Morwell River catchment.
The Morwell River at Boolarra exceeded the minor flood level (2.6 metres) Sunday evening. The river level is currently at 2.61 metres and rising, with minor flooding.

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 Monday 15 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Latrobe River at Noojee,1.23,Steady,10:37 PM SUN 14/08/22
Latrobe River at Willow Grove,2.05,Rising,10:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction,1.02,Rising,10:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil South,1.58,Steady,10:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Moe River at Darnum,3.68,Rising,10:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Moe Drain at Trafalgar East,3.04,Rising,10:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Narracan Creek at Thorpdale,0.95,Steady,10:10 PM SUN 14/08/22
Narracan Creek at Moe,1.43,Steady,10:39 PM SUN 14/08/22
Morwell River at Boolarra,2.55,Steady,10:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge,1.87,Rising,10:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream),1.74,Steady,10:05 PM SUN 14/08/22
Latrobe River at Kilmany,3.29,Steady,10:40 PM SUN 14/08/22

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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 10:42 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022

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

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Monday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Traralgon Creek
Issued at 09:48 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TRARALGON TOWN OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
In the 24 hours to 9:00pm Sunday, widespread rainfall totals of 40-60 mm have been been recorded in the Traralgon Creek catchment.
A further widespread 10-20 mm is forecast overnight Sunday into Monday.

Traralgon Creek:
Minor flooding may occur along the Traralgon Creek.

The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is currently at 1.63 metres and steady.
The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon may reach the minor flood level (3.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

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 10:00 am EST on Monday 15 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Traralgon Creek at Koornalla,2.09,Steady,09:28 PM SUN 14/08/22
Traralgon Creek at Traralgon,1.63,Steady,09:23 PM SUN 14/08/22

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.