Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Macalister River
Issued at 10:10 AM AEST on Saturday 30 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT LICOLA
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Macalister River upstream of Lake Glenmaggie but minor flooding is no longer expected at Licola.
Rainfall totals of 10-23 mm have been recorded in the catchment in the last 48 hours. No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days.

Macalister River upstream of Lake Glenmaggie:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Upper Macalister River at Licola.
The Macalister River at Licola peaked below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 2.21 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macalister River at Licola is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.70 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:
Macalister River at Glencairn,1.34,steady,9:00 am Sat 30/08/25
Macalister River at Licola,2.21,steady,8:43 am Sat 30/08/25
Macalister River at Downstream Stringybark Creek,1.25,steady,9:28 am Sat 30/08/25
Glenmaggie Creek at The Gorge,1.69,steady,7:51 am Sat 30/08/25
Macalister River at Lake Glenmaggie (HG),55.43,steady,12:14 pm Thu 28/08/25
Macalister River at Lake Glenmaggie (Downstream),0.71,steady,8:33 am Sat 30/08/25

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.