Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Met - Stay Informed Minor Avon Richardson JM 07/10/2026
This Minor Flood Warning is being issued for Avon Richardson JM.

  • Rainfall observed during Sunday and into Monday over the Avon Richardson catchment has resulted in riverlevel rises along the Richardson River. The main flood peak passed Banyena on Thursday morning and isnow approaching Rich Avon Weir and further downstream, minor flooding is occurring along the RichardsonRiver at Donald Town.
  • The Richardson River at Donald Town is currently at 2.23 m and steady, with minor flooding. The RichardsonRiver at Donald Town is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.20 m) until Saturday morning. Furtherrises are possible as upstream flows continue to arrive

Stay informed - monitor your local conditions and remain alert.
What you should do: 
  • Be prepared to act if your situation changes.
  • Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.
  •  Floodwater is dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
  •  Floodwater is toxic - never play or swim in floodwater.
  •  Monitor weather forecasts and river levels online by visiting www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings.
Impacts in your area: 
  • High river levels and potential flooding in areas close to rivers and streams
  •  Local roads may be closed and low bridges may be underwater.
  •  [Road] has been closed due to floodwater For more information on road closures go to www.traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 07/10/2026 08:50 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.