Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Moderate Flood Warning For The Latrobe River
Issued at 05:57 AM EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT THOMS BRIDGE
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT ROSEDALE FROM TUESDAY MORNING
FLOODING HAS EASED AT DARNUM
In the 24 hours to 05:00 am Tuesday, rainfall totals of up to 5-25 mm have been recorded in the Latrobe River catchment. Rainfall totals of 5-15 mm are forecast for the remainder of Tuesday.

Moe River:
Flooding has eased along the Moe River at Darnum. The river level is currently at 3.35 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
Morwell River:
River levels are elevated in the Morwell River catchment.
Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is currently at 5.15 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday.

Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon:
Minor flooding is likely along the Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is currently at 3.81 metres and rising.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday afternoon.

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 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Latrobe River at Noojee,1.46,Steady,05:29 AM TUE 16/08/22
Latrobe River at Willow Grove,2.63,Steady,05:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction,1.09,Steady,05:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil South,1.70,Steady,05:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Moe River at Darnum,3.35,Falling,05:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Moe Drain at Trafalgar East,5.17,Falling,05:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Narracan Creek at Thorpdale,1.24,Steady,02:55 AM TUE 16/08/22
Narracan Creek at Moe,1.18,Steady,05:14 AM TUE 16/08/22
Morwell River at Boolarra,1.48,Steady,05:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge,5.15,Rising,05:00 AM TUE 16/08/22
Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream),3.81,Rising,05:20 AM TUE 16/08/22
Latrobe River at Kilmany,4.85,Steady,05:30 AM TUE 16/08/22

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Traralgon Creek
Issued at 03:54 PM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TRARALGON TOWN
In the 48 hours to 3:00 pm Monday, widespread rainfall totals of 50-100 mm have been been recorded in the Traralgon Creek catchment. A further 5-10 mm is forecast for the remainder of Monday.

Traralgon Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Traralgon Creek.

The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon peaked at 3.87 metres around 08:30 am Monday 15 August and is currently at 3.67 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.50 m) Monday afternoon. The river level is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.50 m) Monday night.

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 02:00 pm EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Traralgon Creek at Koornalla,1.89,Steady,03:48 PM MON 15/08/22
Traralgon Creek at Traralgon,3.67,Falling,03:40 PM MON 15/08/22

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.