Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Met - Stay Informed Minor Campaspe River Yesterday at 1:49 PM
This Flood Watch is being issued for Campaspe River.
  • Issued at 8:30am EST today   
  •  Flood Watch Number: 1   
  •  Moderate to major flooding is possible in the Campaspe River catchment from Sunday afternoon.
  •    A low pressure system over northwestern Victoria is likely to strengthen over the weekend and move slowly into the Tasman Sea on Tuesday.    
  •  Catchments are moderately wet with recent rain.   Rainfall totals of up to 50mm are forecast on Sunday with similar totals on Monday.   
  •  With forecast rainfall, river rises are expected. 
  •  Moderate to major flooding is possible in the Campaspe Rive catchment from Sunday.  
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.
  •  Review your emergency plan and check your emergency kit is fully stocked, if you have one.
  • Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation.
  • Monitor weather forecasts and river levels online by visiting www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings.
  • Farmers should consider moving livestock and machinery to higher ground.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Areas around rivers and streams may be flooded.
  • For more information on road closures check the VicTraffic website www.traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au.
  • Caravan parks and camping grounds 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 13/05/2025 09:30 am  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.