Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Met - Stay Informed Minor South Gippsland Rivers Today at 2:20 PM
This Flood Watch is being issued for the South Gippsland Rivers.

Minor to moderate flooding possible across the South Gippsland Rivers from Friday.
  • Minor to isolated moderate flooding possible across the Mitchell River from Friday Moderate rainfall has been observed across Central Victoria overnight Thursday into Friday. Further moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of Gippsland, North East, Central, South West and North West Victoria from Friday into the weekend. 
  • This rainfall has the potential to cause minor to isolated moderate flooding across the Flood Watch area from Friday and through the weekend.
  • Catchments across the Flood Watch 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.
  • Rainfall totals of 40-60 mm are forecast across Gippsland over the next 24 hours. Isolated higher falls of up to 110 mm are possible across elevated areas.
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.
  • Floodwater is dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
  • Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.
  • Avoid camping in low-lying areas.
Impacts in your area: 
  • For more information on road closures go to www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au.
  • Caravan parks and camping grounds may be flooded.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 03/10/2026 02:00 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.