Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts For Central, North West And South West Victoria
Issued at 12:35 PM AEDT on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 3
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING AND AREAS OF LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM MONDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek
Yarra River to Coldstream
Yarra River downstream of Coldstream
Maribyrnong River
Werribee River
Hopkins River
Portland Coast
Glenelg River
Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks
Campaspe River
Loddon River
Avoca River
Murray River downstream of Tocumwal
Mallee
Wimmera River

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Monday 02 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Mallee, Northern Country, Wimmera and parts of Central, South West, North Central and North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:58 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE IN THE NORTHWEST, SPREADING EASTWARDS AND BECOMING LIKELY TONIGHT

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity is expected to continue to increase on the eastern flank of a low in South Australia, persisting a broad region of rain with isolated thunderstorms in the northwest of the state. A trough is expected to push into the west of the state tonight, increasing rain and thunderstorm activity and the risk of heavy to locally intense falls. This will spread eastwards to central parts on Monday.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central, North East and Wimmera
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about the warning area today, however is more likely about western districts this evening and central districts into Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are likely.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible throughout the warning area with thunderstorms from this afternoon, however is most likely about the Mallee from this evening and into parts of the northeast Wimmera, western Northern Country, western North Central and far northeastern South West forecast districts into Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 100 mm are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Horsham, Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat and Wangaratta.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Sunday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Mallee, Northern Country, Wimmera and parts of Central, South West, North Central and North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:58 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE IN THE NORTHWEST, SPREADING EASTWARDS AND BECOMING LIKELY TONIGHT

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity is expected to continue to increase on the eastern flank of a low in South Australia, persisting a broad region of rain with isolated thunderstorms in the northwest of the state. A trough is expected to push into the west of the state tonight, increasing rain and thunderstorm activity and the risk of heavy to locally intense falls. This will spread eastwards to central parts on Monday.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central, North East and Wimmera
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about the warning area today, however is more likely about western districts this evening and central districts into Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are likely.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible throughout the warning area with thunderstorms from this afternoon, however is most likely about the Mallee from this evening and into parts of the northeast Wimmera, western Northern Country, western North Central and far northeastern South West forecast districts into Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 100 mm are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Horsham, Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat and Wangaratta.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Sunday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.