Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Moderate Flood Warning For The Latrobe River
Issued at 11:00 AM EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 9

MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT THOMS BRIDGE
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT ROSEDALE WEDNESDAY MORNING
Since 09:00 am Tuesday, rainfall totals of up to 15 mm have been recorded in the Latrobe River catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast during Wednesday.

Moe River:
Minor flooding has now eased along the Moe River at Darnum. However, river levels remain elevated along the Moe River.
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 peaked at 5.35 metres around 05:00 pm Tuesday 16 August and is currently at 5.18 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) for the majority of Wednesday. The river level is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday evening.

Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon:
Minor flooding is expected along the Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is currently at 3.98 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is expected to reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Wednesday morning. The river level is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days and may reach around 4.30 metres towards the end of the week.

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 04:00 pm EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Latrobe River at Noojee,1.46,Steady,09:43 AM WED 17/08/22
Latrobe River at Willow Grove,2.56,Steady,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction,1.08,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil South,1.74,Steady,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Moe River at Darnum,2.97,Falling,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Moe Drain at Trafalgar East,4.77,Rising,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Narracan Creek at Thorpdale,1.13,Steady,08:55 AM WED 17/08/22
Narracan Creek at Moe,1.04,Steady,09:14 AM WED 17/08/22
Morwell River at Boolarra,1.34,Steady,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge,5.18,Falling,09:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream),3.98,Steady,09:50 AM WED 17/08/22
Latrobe River at Kilmany,4.97,Steady,09:50 AM WED 17/08/22

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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 10:17 AM EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 18 August 2022

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 17 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, West Coast and Central Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 18 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port, West Coast and Central Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:40 pm EST Wednesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Final Flood Warning For The Traralgon Creek
Issued at 01:41 PM EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING HAS NOW EASED AT TRARALGON TOWN
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday, rainfall totals of 5-10 mm have been been recorded in the Traralgon Creek catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday.

Traralgon Creek:
No further flooding is expected in the Traralgon Creek.

The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is currently at 2.64 metres and falling, below minor flood level.
The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon will remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m).

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Traralgon Creek at Koornalla,1.51,Steady,01:03 PM TUE 16/08/22
Traralgon Creek at Traralgon South,3.55,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
Traralgon Creek at Traralgon,2.64,Falling,01:10 PM 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.