Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 2:30 pm EST on Friday 19 July 2024

Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM SATURDAY MORNING, WITH CHANCE OF ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING

A cold front approaching from the west will bring scattered showers and patchy rain to the Flood Watch area from late Friday. Showers and rain areas are largely expected to clear the Flood Watch area by Sunday.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet.

Rainfall totals of 30 to 50 mm are likely from late Friday across the Flood Watch area. Higher rainfall totals are likely over the higher ground, with snow in places.

River level rises and minor flooding may develop across the Flood Watch area from Saturday morning. There is a chance of isolated moderate flooding in the Macalister, Upper Murray, Upper Yarra, and Bunyip River catchments, and the Dandenong Creek catchment.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Snowy River
Mitchell River
Macalister River
Latrobe River(Minor flood warning current)
Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek(Minor flood warning current for Bunyip River)
Yarra River to Coldstream(Minor flood warning current for Yarra River)
Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers

The Bureau of Meteorology is continuing to monitor the situation and will issue catchment specific warnings as required.

See www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings to view the current warnings for Victoria.

For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml

Flood Safety Advice:
Note: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.

SES advises that all community members should:

Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater, Never allow children to play in floodwater, Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain, Keep well clear of fallen power lines Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:

http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

Weather Forecast:

For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/

River Height and Rainfall information are available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/

Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for Victorian Catchments are also available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300 659217.

Rainfall and River Conditions Map