Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Met - Stay Informed Minor Avoca River 11/09/2024
This Flood Watch is being issued for Avoca River.

  • Isolated minor flooding is possible across the flood watch area from Monday afternoon. A deepening low pressure trough extending across the state Sunday evening (Christmas Eve) is expected to produce isolated showers and thunderstorms. This will linger over the state on Monday and is expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms. A surface low is expected to move slowly northward and then eastwards into the Tasman Sea during late Tuesday (Boxing Day). Showers and thunderstorms are expected to gradually contract to the east of the State during Tuesday. Catchments across Western and North Central Victoria are dry, while catchments across East and North East Victoria are moderately wet. Widespread rainfall totals of 10 to 40mm are expected in the warning areas during Sunday evening and Monday (Christmas Day), with isolated heavier falls of 70 to 80mm possible. The heaviest falls are more likely to be experienced with thunderstorms in the late Monday afternoon and evening. Rain will move over North East and Eastern catchments on Tuesday.
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. 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.
  • Farmers should consider moving livestock and machinery to higher ground.
  • Floodwater is dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
  • Floodwater is toxic - never play or swim in floodwater.
  • Review your emergency plan and check your emergency kit is fully stocked, if you have one.
  • Monitor weather forecasts and river levels online by visiting www.bom.gov.au/. 
Impacts in your area: 
  • Local roads may be closed and low bridges may be underwater.
  • For more information on road closures check the VicTraffic website VicRoads - Traffic.
  • Heavy rainfall may lead to an increased risk of landslides – be aware of fallen earth, rocks, debris or trees.
  • Areas around rivers and streams may be flooded.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 25/12/2024 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 National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.