Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Latrobe River
Issued at 09:45 AM EST on Tuesday 15 June 2021
Flood Watch Number: 19

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE LATROBE RIVER AT THOMS BRIDGE AND ROSEDALE.
Moderate flooding has eased along the Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge. Minor flooding is slowly falling at Rosedale and is expected to persist for several days.
Rainfall has eased over the Latrobe catchment, with almost no rainfall recorded in the 24 hours since 9am Monday. There is no significant rainfall forecast during the remainder of Tuesday.

Latrobe River upstream of Yallourn:
River levels in the Latrobe River at Willow Grove are now below the minor flood level and falling. No further flooding expected for this event.
Moe River:
River levels in the Moe River are now below the minor flood levels and falling. No further flooding expected for this event.
Tanjil River:
River levels in the Tanjil River are now below the minor flood level and falling. No further flooding expected for this event.
Morwell River:
The Morwell River at Boolara is below the minor flood level and falling. No further river rises are expected for this event.
Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is currently at 4.49 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Tuesday and into Wednesday.

Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is currently at 4.47 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

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 Wednesday 16 June 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Latrobe River at Noojee,1.34,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 15/06/21
Latrobe River at Willow Grove,2.37,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 15/06/21
Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction,1.24,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 15/06/21
Tanjil River at Tanjil South,1.98,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 15/06/21
Moe River at Darnum,1.46,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 15/06/21
Moe Drain at Trafalgar East,1.33,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 15/06/21
Narracan Creek at Thorpdale,0.77,Steady,09:07 AM TUE 15/06/21
Narracan Creek at Moe,0.78,Steady,07:27 AM TUE 15/06/21
Morwell River at Boolarra,0.64,Falling,05:00 AM TUE 15/06/21
Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge,4.45,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 15/06/21
Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream),4.47,Steady,09:40 AM TUE 15/06/21
Latrobe River at Kilmany,5.26,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 15/06/21

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 09:39 AM EST on Tuesday 15 June 2021
Flood Watch Number: 19

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT SALE
Minor flooding is continuing along the Thomson River at Sale. River levels are slowly falling but are expected to remain above the minor flood level during Tuesday and into Wednesday.
In the 24 hours to 9 am Tuesday, no significant rainfall has been recorded in the Thomson River catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday and Wednesday.

Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir:
No further flooding is expected along the Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir.
The Thomson River at Cooper Ck is currently at 0.74 metres and steady.

The Thomson River U/S Cowwarr Weir is currently at 2.83 metres and falling.

Thomson River Cowwarr Weir to Wandocka:
No further flooding is expected along the Thomson River Cowwarr Weir to Wandocka.
The Thomson River at Wandocka is currently at 3.41 metres and steady.

Thomson River downstream of Wandocka:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River downstream of Wandocka.
The Thomson River at Sale Wharf is currently at 2.83 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Sale Wharf is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.40 m) during Tuesday and into Wednesday.

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 Wednesday 16 June 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Aberfeldy River at Beardmore,1.30,Steady,07:32 AM TUE 15/06/21
Thomson River at The Narrows,0.58,Steady,08:51 AM TUE 15/06/21
Thomson River at Cooper Creek,0.74,Steady,09:01 AM TUE 15/06/21
Thomson River U/S Cowwarr Weir,2.83,Falling,08:51 AM TUE 15/06/21
Thomson River at Wandocka,3.41,Steady,09:04 AM TUE 15/06/21
Thomson River at Bundalaguah,5.99,Steady,09:03 AM TUE 15/06/21
Thomson River at Sale Wharf,2.83,Falling,07:32 AM TUE 15/06/21

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.