Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Met - Stay Informed Minor French Island, Tankerton, Flinders, Jam Jerrup, Nyora, Portsea 24/02/2026
This Flood Watch is being issued for Flinders, French Island, Jam Jerrup, Nyora, Portsea, Tankerton.

  • ISOLATED MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING Very high moisture links with a frontal system moving across the during Tuesday. 
  • Moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms is forecast during Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday across the flood watch area. 
  •  Catchments are generally dry across the Flood Watch area, with some areas slightly wetter due to rainfall observed during Sunday. River level rises and areas of localised flooding are likely. Isolated minor to moderate flooding is possible from Wednesday morning. 
  •  There is significant uncertainty in the location and timing of the heaviest falls. However, rapid creek and river level rises and flash flooding are possible in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall. Flood Warnings will be issued if required. 
  •  A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is current for parts of the Flood Watch Area. .
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.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Local roads may be closed and low bridges may be underwater without warning.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 25/02/2026 03:30 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.