Weather Warning

This warning affects:Avoca River, Glenelg River, Hopkins River, Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks, Loddon River, Mallee, Murray River downstream of Tocumwal, Portland Coast and Wimmera River.

Flood Watch for parts for North West and South West Victoria

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for parts for North West and South West Victoria

Issued at 12:49 AM AEDT on Saturday 28 Feb 2026.

MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING AND AREAS OF LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM MONDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Hopkins River   
Portland Coast   
Glenelg River   
Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks   
Loddon River   
Avoca River   
Murray River downstream of Tocumwal   Localised flooding only
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 Sunday 01 March 2026.