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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Avoca River
Issued at 11:35 AM AEDT on Tuesday 03 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT CHARLTON TOWN
No significant rainfall is forecast across the Avoca catchment for the next few days.

Avoca River to Charlton Town:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Avoca River.
The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 2.76 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Avoca River at Charlton Town is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Avoca River at Archdale Junction,-0.01,steady,11:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Avoca River at Yawong Weir,0.23,rising,11:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Avoca River at Charlton Town,2.76,steady,11:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream),0.51,steady,11:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Avoca River at Quambatook,0.38,steady,11:00 am Tue 03/03/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Richardson River
Issued at 10:34 AM AEDT on Tuesday 03 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT DONALD TOWN
No significant rainfall is forecast across the Richardson catchment for the next few days.

Avon-Richardson Rivers:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Richardson River.
The Richardson River at Donald Town is currently at 0.50 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Richardson River at Donald Town is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.20 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Richardson River at Rich Avon Weir (Upstream),0.43,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Richardson River at Banyena,-0.18,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Avon River at Wimmera Hwy,0.57,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Richardson River at Donald (Upstream),-0.16,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Richardson River at Donald Town,0.50,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West and Central forecast districts

Issued at 04:39 PM EDT on Monday 02 March 2026

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West and Central forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West and Central forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Final Flood Watch For Parts For Central, North West And South West Victoria
Issued at 12:50 PM AEDT on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 4
WIDESPREAD RIVERINE FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED WITH RAIN TO SLOWLY CONTRACT EAST ACROSS VICTORIA

Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek
Yarra River to Coldstream
Yarra River downstream of Coldstream
Maribyrnong River
Werribee River
Hopkins River
Portland Coast
Glenelg River
Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks
Campaspe River
Loddon River
Avoca River
Murray River downstream of Tocumwal
Mallee
Wimmera River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Avoca and Richardson
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Bunyip and Dandenong, Yarra to Coldstream, Yarra d/s of Coldstream, Maribyrnong, Werribee, Hopkins, Portland Coast, Glenelg, Limestone and Millicent Coast, Murray d/s of Tocumwal, Mallee and Wimmera

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.