Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Met - Stay Informed Minor Avoca River Today at 1:53 PM
This Flood Watch is being issued for Avoca River.

  • Moderate rainfall has been observed across Central Victoria overnight Thursday into Friday
  • Further moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of Central and North West Victoria from Friday into the weekend.
  • This rainfall has the potential to cause minor to moderate flooding across the Flood Watch area from Friday and through the weekend.
  • Catchments area are moderately wet and may respond quickly to rainfall.
  • The location, intensity, and timing of this forecast rainfall is highly uncertain, and the rainfall focus may shift to other areas of the state as this event progresses.
Stay informed - monitor your local conditions and remain alert.
What you should do:
  • Decide what you and your family will do if flooding impacts you. For information on how to prepare go to www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/floodsafe.
  • Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Areas around rivers and streams may be flooded.
  • Local roads may be closed and low bridges may be underwater.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 03/10/2026 03:00 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.