Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Met - Stay Informed Minor Avoca River to Charlton Town Yesterday at 2:08 PM
This Minor Flood Warning is being issued for Avoca River to Charlton Town.

  • Moderate rainfall totals have been observed across the Avoca catchment over the weekend, with river level rises now occurring along parts of the Avoca River. 
  • Further rainfall is possible for the remainder of Monday which may cause additional river level rises. Depending on rainfall received, minor flooding is possible at Charlton Town from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
  • Minor flooding is possible along the Avoca River. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 2.74 m and steady, below the minor flood level. 
  • The Avoca River at Charlton Town may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Stay informed - monitor your local conditions and remain alert.
What you should do: 
  • Be prepared to act if your situation changes.
  • Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.
  • Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
  • Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
  • Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Areas around rivers and streams, including caravan parks and camping grounds, may be flooded.
  • In the 48 hours to 9am Monday, 2 March 54.0mm of rainfall was received at Yawong Weir. Since 9am this morning, 5.4mm has been recorded at Yawong Weir and at Charlton.
  • Emergency services are closely monitoring the situation and will advise if any further action is required by the community.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 03/03/2026 01:00 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:
Accessibility: 
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency. 
  • To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline. 
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.