Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Met - Stay Informed Minor Barwon, Leigh and Moorabool Rivers Today at 2:19 PM
This Flood Watch is being issued for Barwon, Leigh and Moorabool Rivers.

  • Moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of Central and South West Victoria from Friday into the weekend.
  • This rainfall has the potential to cause minor to isolated moderate flooding across the Barwon, Leigh and Moorabool Rivers from Friday and through the weekend.
  • Catchments within the 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:
  • Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
  • If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater.
  • 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.
  • Monitor weather forecasts and river levels. Go to www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/
Impacts in your area: 
  • Caravan parks and camping grounds may be flooded. People living or holidaying in these areas should consider moving to higher ground on Friday afternoon.
  • Local roads and low bridges may become closed.
  • Areas around rivers and streams may be flooded.
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.