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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Coastal Waters Wind Warning
for Victorian waters between Wilsons Promontory and 60nm east of Gabo Island.

Issued at 3:53 am EST on Friday 10 September 2010.

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Please be aware
Wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum
waves may be up to twice the height.
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Weather Situation
A low pressure trough will rapidly cross Victoria and Bass Strait during Friday
with a weak low pressure system moving across Tasmania.

Strong wind warning for Victorian waters between Wilsons Promontory and Point
Hicks
Winds: West to southwesterly developing up to 30 knots during the afternoon.
Combined sea and swell: Increasing up to 3 metres.

Strong wind warning for Victorian waters between Point Hicks and 60nm east of
Gabo Island
Winds: West to southwesterly developing up to 30 knots during the evening.
Combined sea and swell: Increasing up to 3 metres.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Friday.

More detailed information about local wind speed and direction and wave
information is available in the Coastal Waters Forecast.

Please note: coastal wind warnings now contain details of the highest average
wind speeds and highest combined sea and swell heights expected during the
warning period. More detailed sea and swell information will continue to be
provided within the Coastal Waters Forecast. See the Bureau's marine site at
www.bom.gov.au/marine for more information.



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Victoria

Flood Summary

Issued at 9:25 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010.

The following Watches/Warnings are current:

Major Flood Warning for the Avoca River

Major Flood Warning for the Lower Goulburn River (McCoys Bridge)

Moderate Flood Warning for the Goulburn River (Arcadia Downs to Shepparton)
Moderate Flood Warning for the Loddon River
Moderate Flood Warning for the Wimmera River
Moderate Flood Warning for the Yarra River at Yarra Glen

Moderate Flood Warning for the Ovens River

Minor Flood Warning for the Acheron River
Minor Flood Warning for the Broken River Basin
Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River
Minor Flood Warning for the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume
Minor Flood Warning for the Thomson River downstream of the Macalister River
Junction
Minor to Moderate Flood Warning for rural areas along the Murray River
downstream of Yarrawonga

Minor Flood Warning for the King River

Minor Flood Warning for the Buffalo River

Minor Flood Warning for the Buckland River

Final Flood Warning for the Latrobe River downstream of Yallourn
Final Flood Warning for the Macalister River Downstream of Lake Glenmaggie
Final Flood Warning for the Mitchell River.

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Victoria

Major Flood Warning for the Lower Goulburn River (McCoys Bridge)
Moderate Flood Warning for the Goulburn River (Arcadia Downs to Shepparton)
Minor Flood Warning for the Acheron River
Issued at 9:07 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office
Reissue to upgrade Lower Goulburn River from Moderate to Major Flood Warning.

Since 9 am Wednesday rainfall totals of up to 4.2 mm have been recorded in the
Goulburn catchment. Further rainfall is expected on Thursday through Friday,
with totals of up to 20 mm forecast in the Goulburn Catchment. Forecast
rainfall may lead to some small renewed stream rises and possible renewed minor
flooding in the upper reaches of the Goulburn and tributaries.

The main flood waters in the Goulburn Basin are now at Shepparton, and further
rises downstream of Shepparton are expected today.

Upstream of Lake Eildon
The Goulburn River at Doherty's is currently below the Minor Flood Level (2.0
metres) and falling. As a result of forecast rainfall the river may rise above
the Minor Flood Level during Friday.

Goulburn tributaries below Eildon and Seymour
The Acheron River at Taggerty is currently at 2.13 metres (Minor Flood Level
2.0 metres) and steady. Further rises are possible due to forecast rain in the
Goulburn catchment today with minor flooding continuing for several days.

Goulburn River Lake Eildon to Seymour
Goulburn River at Trawool is currently below the Minor Flood Level (4.0 metres)
and falling.

Seymour
The Goulburn River at Seymour is below the Minor Flood Level (4.0 metres) and
falling slowly.

Hughes Creek
Hughes Creek at Tarcombe Road is below the Minor Flood Level (2.0 metres) and
steady.

Murchison
The Goulburn River at Murchison is currently at 9.45 metres (Minor Flood Level
9.0 metres) and falling slowly. The river is expected to remain above the Minor
Flood Level until late Friday.

Seven Creeks at Kialla West
Seven Creeks at Kialla West is currently at 5.0 metres (Moderate Flood Level
5.0 metres) and falling. The river is expected to remain above the Minor FLood
Level (4.5 metres) during Friday and renewed stream rises are possible as a
result of forecast rainfall.

Broken River at Orrvale
The Broken River at Orrvale is below the Minor Flood Level (6.8 metres) and
falling.

Goulburn River at Arcadia Downs
The Goulburn River at Arcadia Downs peaked at around 10.81 metres (Major Flood
Level 10.7 metres) at about 4am Wednesday. The river fell below Major Flood
Level Thursday morning and is currently at 10.59 metres (Moderate Flood Level
10.2 metres) and falling slowly. The river is expected to remain above the
Moderate Flood Level into Friday.

Shepparton
The Goulburn River at Shepparton peaked at 11.09 metres (Major Flood Level 11.0
metres) at about 6am Wednesday. The river fell below Major Flood Level late
Wednesday night and is currently at 10.68 metres (Moderate Flood Level 10.7
metres) and falling slowly. The river is expected to remain above the Minor
Flood Level (9.5 metres) for the next 5 to 7 days.

McCoys Bridge
The Goulburn River at McCoys Bridge is currently at 9.87 metres (Minor Flood
Level 9.0 metres) and rising. The river is expected to exceed the Moderate
Flood Level (10 metres) during Thursday evening and the Major Flood Level (10.2
metres) during Friday morning. The river is expected to peak at around 10.3
metres during Friday afternoon.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.


Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Patchy rain, mainly this afternoon and tonight. The chance of
thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Friday
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers until evening.

Forecast for Saturday
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers from late morning until the evening.

Next Issue:
The next flood warning will be issued around 9 AM Friday 10 September 2010.

Latest River Heights:
Delatite R. at Tonga Bridge 1.22m steady 05:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Goulburn R. at Doherty's 1.72m falling 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Goulburn R. D/S Lake Eildon 0.57m steady 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Rubicon R. at Rubicon 0.95m steady 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Home Ck. at Yarck 0.59m steady 08:40 PM THU 09/09/10
Acheron R. at Taggerty 2.13m steady 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Yea R. at Devlins Bridge 1.02m rising 07:22 PM THU 09/09/10
King Parrot Ck. at Flowerdale 0.94m steady 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Goulburn R. at Trawool 2.96m steady 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Sunday Ck. at Tallarook 0.52m steady 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Mollison Ck at Pyalong 1.3m steady 07:19 PM THU 09/09/10
Whiteheads Ck. at Seymour 1.55m steady 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Goulburn R. at Seymour 3.15m steady 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Hughes Ck. at Tarcombe Rd 1.42m steady 08:19 PM THU 09/09/10
Goulburn R. at Goulburn Weir DS 119.91m steady 08:54 PM THU 09/09/10
Goulburn R. at Murchison 9.45m steady 08:51 PM THU 09/09/10
Pranjip Ck. at Moorilim 2.67m falling 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Castle Ck. at Arcadia 1.03m steady 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Goulburn R. at Arcadia Downs 10.59m steady 08:32 PM THU 09/09/10
Seven Cks. at Euroa 1.77m steady 08:56 PM THU 09/09/10
Stoney Ck. at Tamleugh 1.59m steady 08:30 PM THU 09/09/10
Seven Cks. at Kialla West 5m falling 08:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Broken R. at Orrvale 6.26m steady 08:51 PM THU 09/09/10
Goulburn R. at Shepparton 10.68m steady 09:00 PM THU 09/09/10
Goulburn R. at McCoys Bridge 9.87m rising 08:30 PM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.


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Victoria

Moderate Flood Warning for the Ovens River
Minor Flood Warning for the King River
Minor Flood Warning for the Buffalo River
Minor Flood Warning for the Buckland River
Issued at 6:10 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9am Thursday rainfall totals up 6.4 mm have been recorded in the Ovens
and King River catchments. Further rainfall totals of up to 10 to 20 mm are
forecast in the Ovens and King Catchment for Thursday into Friday. This
rainfall is expected to lead to renewed stream rises and possible renewed minor
flooding in the upper reaches of the Ovens Basin late Thursday into Friday.

Moderate to Minor flooding is continuing in the King and Ovens catchments.

Ovens River upstream of Bright
The Ovens River at Bright is currently below the Minor Flood Level (3.0 metres)
and falling.

Buckland River
The Buckland River at Harris Lane is below the Minor Flood Level (2.8 metres)
and falling. As a result of forecast rainfall renewed stream rises are likely
and minor flooding may develop during late Thursday into Friday.

Myrtleford
The Ovens River at Eurobin is is below the Minor Flood Level (4.5 metres) and
falling.

Buffalo River
The Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo is currently at 3.17 metres (Minor
Flood level 3.0 metres) and falling. The river is expected to remain above the
Minor Flood Level for the remainder of Thursday. As a result of forecast
rainfall renewed stream rises are likely late Thursday.

Rocky Point
The Ovens River at Rocky Point is currently at 3.14 metres (Minor Flood Level
3.2 metres) and steady. The river is expected to remain above the Minor Flood
Level for the remainder of Thursday.

Upper King River
The King River at Cheshunt is currently below the Minor Flood Level (1.8
metres) and steady.

Docker Road
The King River at Docker Road fell below the Moderate Flood Level (3.95 metres)
during early Thursday morning. The river is currently at 3.92 metres and
falling slowly. The river is expected to remain above the Minor Flood Level
during next few days.

Wangaratta
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 12.43 metres Moderate Flood Level
(12.4 metres) and slowly receding. The river is expected to fall below the
Moderate Flood Level during Thursday evening.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Patchy rain, increasing somewhat about the ranges later. The chance of
thunderstorms this evening.

Forecast for Friday
Cloudy. Areas of rain, tending to isolated showers later in the evening.

Next Issue:
The next flood warning will be issued at 10 AM Friday 10 September 2010.

Latest River Heights:
Ovens R. at Harrietville 2.14m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Ovens R. at Bright 2.6m steady 05:39 PM THU 09/09/10
Buckland R. at Upper Buckland 1.99m rising 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Buckland R. at Harris Lane 2.47m falling 05:50 PM THU 09/09/10
Ovens River at Eurobin 4m falling 04:44 PM THU 09/09/10
Ovens R. at Myrtleford 3.19m steady 11:45 AM THU 09/09/10
Buffalo R. at Abbeyard 1.59m falling 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Buffalo R. D/S Lake Buffalo 3.17m falling 02:30 PM THU 09/09/10
Ovens R. at Rocky Point 3.14m steady 05:43 PM THU 09/09/10
King R. D/S Lake William Hovell 1.72m falling 09:00 AM THU 09/09/10
King R. D/S Lake William Hovell 1.72m falling 09:00 AM THU 09/09/10
King R. at Cheshunt 1.03m steady 04:25 PM THU 09/09/10
King R. at Edi 1.84m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Boggy Ck. at Angleside 1.05m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
King R. at Docker Rd Bridge 3.92m steady 05:00 PM THU 09/09/10
Hurdle Ck. at Bobinawarrah 0.74m steady 05:30 PM THU 09/09/10
Fifteen Mile Ck. at Greta South 1.8m steady 04:06 PM THU 09/09/10
Fifteen Mile Ck. at Glenrowan 1.05m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Ovens R. at Wangaratta 12.44m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.


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Victoria

Moderate Flood Warning for the Yarra River at Yarra Glen
Issued at 5:39 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office in consultation with
Melbourne Water

The Yarra River catchment has received no significant rainfall in the
24 hours since 09:00am yesterday. Rainfall totals of up to 10mm have
been forecast for the headwaters of the Yarra River catchment and around
5mm for the Lower Yarra Region until tomorrow morning. The forecast rainfall
may cause renewed stream rises at various locations along the Yarra
River.



Water level in the upstream reaches of the Yarra River is still
overtopping its banks at Coldstream (Yarra Grange) and Yarra Glen,
causing inundation in low-lying areas adjacent to the river, in
particular bicycle paths, pedestrian paths and parklands. No roads are
affected at this stage.



At Coldstream, the water level in the Yarra River is currently at 4.30m,
which is still above the minor flood level of 4.0m, and falling.



At Yarra Glen, the river level is now at the Moderate Flood Level of
4.5m, and falling slowly.



River heights at 16:18 09/09/2010 were:



Upper Yarra
Yarra River at Millgrove: 1.480m, falling, [Minor flood level 2.1m]
Yarra River at Coldstream: 4.302m, falling, [Minor flood level 4.0m]
Yarra River at Yarra Glen: 4.500m, steady, [Moderate flood level 4.5m]
Yarra River d/s Yering Pumping Station: 2.050m, steady
Yarra River at Warrandyte: 1.780m, falling, [Minor flood level 3.0m]



Lower Yarra
Yarra River at Templestowe: 1.990m, steady, [Minor flood level 3.5m]
Yarra River at Heidelberg: 4.500m, steady, [Minor flood level 6.0m]
Yarra River at Fairfield: 1.760m, steady, [Minor flood level 3.0m]
Yarra River at Abbotsford: 1.570m, steady, [Minor flood level 2.7m]
Yarra River at Hawthorn: 0.640m, rising
Yarra River at Burnley: 0.440m, falling
Yarra River at Hanna St: 0.372m, falling



Watts River and Little Yarra River
Watts River at Maroondah Reservoir: 16.410m, steady
Watts River at Healesville: 2.080m, falling, [Minor flood level 2.85m]
Little Yarra River at Yarra Junction: 0.760m, steady

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
Weather Situation
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Patchy rain, mainly later this afternoon and evening. The chance of
thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Friday
Cloudy. Scattered showers.

The next warning will be issued around 11:30 AM Friday 10th September 2010.

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.
River height and additional rainfall data for Greater Melbourne catchments is
available from Melbourne Water at http://www.melbournewater.com.au


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Victoria

Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River
Issued at 5:30 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9am Thursday totals up to 3.6 mm have been recorded in the Kiewa river
catchment with an isolated total of 7.0 mm at Albury.

Further rainfall totals of 20 to 30 mm are forecast in the Kiewa catchment
during Thursday evening into Friday. This rainfall is expected to lead to some
small renewed stream rises and possible renewed minor flooding in the upper
reaches of the Kiewa catchment.

Minor flooding is currently occurring in the Kiewa catchment and expected to
continue over the next several days.

AGL Hydro advises that releases from storages into the Kiewa River are
currently steady at around 70 ML/hour.

Mongans Bridge
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge is currently at 1.97 metres and falling slowly.

The main channel of the Kiewa River is currently steady at 3.3 metres (Minor
Flood Level 3.3 metres). The river is expected to remain around the Minor Flood
Level during Thursday into Friday.

Bandiana
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.83 metres and falling slowly. The
river is expected to remain above the Minor Flood Level (2.7 metres) for
several days.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests the following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Patchy rain, increasing somewhat about the ranges later in the
afternoon. The chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Friday
Cloudy. Areas of rain, tending to isolated showers later in the evening.

Next Issue:
The next flood warning will be issued at 9:30 AM Friday 10 September 2010.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa R. at Mongans Bridge 1.97m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Kiewa R. at Kiewa Main Channel 3.3m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Kiewa R. at Kiewa Anabranch 1.58m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Yack'andah Ck. at Osbornes Flat 1.15m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Kiewa R. at Bandiana 2.83m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.


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Victoria

This flood warning covers both the Victorian and New South Wales
parts of the Murray River catchment upstream of Lake Hume.

Minor Flood Warning for the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume
Issued at 5:27 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9 am Thursday an isolated rainfall total of 6.2 mm has been recorded in
the Upper Murray catchment.

Further rainfall is expected for the remainder Thursday with possible totals of
10 to 20 mm in the Upper Murray catchment. This rainfall is expected to lead to
renewed stream rises with the potential for renewed minor flooding during
Friday and Saturday.

Upstream of Jingellic
Snowy Hydro advise that releases from Khancoban Storage have fallen below the
Minor Flood Level (113m3/s).

The Murray river at Biggara is currently below the Minor Flood Level (2.0
metres) and falling slowly. Renewed stream rises are expected as a result of
rain Thursday evening and Friday.

The Murray River at Bringenbrong is currently below the Minor Flood Level (3.0
metres) and falling slowly. Renewed stream rises are expected as a result of
rain Thursday evening and Friday.

Jingellic
The Murray River at Jingellic is currently at 4.05 metres (Minor Flood Level
4.0 metres) and falling slowly. The river is expected to fall below the Minor
FLood Level during Thursday evening.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
Weather Situation
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Patchy rain, increasing somewhat about the ranges later in the
afternoon. The chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Friday
Cloudy. Areas of rain, tending to isolated showers later in the evening.

Next Issue:
The next flood warning will be issued around 9 AM Friday 10 September 2010.

Latest River Heights:
Murray R. at Biggara 1.95m steady 02:49 PM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Bringenbrong 2.95m falling 02:56 PM THU 09/09/10
Corryong Ck. at Towong 2.22m steady 03:00 PM THU 09/09/10
Tooma R. at Pinegrove 2.46m steady 04:00 PM THU 09/09/10
Cudgewa Ck. at Berringama 1.75m steady 03:00 PM THU 09/09/10
Cudgewa Ck. at Cudgewa North 1.13m steady 04:35 PM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Jingellic 4.05m falling 05:20 PM THU 09/09/10
Jingellic Ck at Jingellic 1.45m steady 04:00 AM THU 09/09/10
Tallangatta Ck. at McCallums 1.19m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
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Victoria

Final Flood Warning for the Macalister River Downstream of Lake Glenmaggie
Issued at 4:26 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Rainfall totals of up to 1.4 mm have been recorded in the Macalister catchment
since 9 AM Thursday. Rainfall totals of 10 to 15 mm has been forecast for
Thursday afternoon into Friday over the Macalister River catchment.

Macalister Catchment upstream of Lake Glenmaggie
The Macalister River at Glencairn is currently at 1.14 metres and falling.

Macalister Catchment downstream of Lake Glenmaggie
Southern Rural Water advises that the releases from Lake Glenmaggie were
reduced to 5100 Ml/d (Minor Flood Level 7500 Ml/d) during Thursday morning.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.


Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Patchy, generally light rain. The chance of thunderstorms late this
afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Friday
Cloudy. Scattered showers.

Next Issue:
No further flood warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Macalister R. at Glencairn 1.14m falling 03:18 PM THU 09/09/10
Macalister R. at Licola 2.67m falling 02:30 PM THU 09/09/10
Macalister R. at Stringybark Ck. 1.08m steady 03:30 PM THU 09/09/10
Glenmaggie Ck. at The Gorge 1.31m steady 10:51 AM THU 09/09/10
Macalister R. at Lk. Glenmaggie H/G 76.38m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Macalister R. D/S Lake Glenmaggie 1.82m steady 12:13 PM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
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Victoria

Final Flood Warning for the Latrobe River downstream of Yallourn
Issued at 4:22 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

River levels in the Latrobe basin have fallen below the Minor Flood Level.

In the 24 hours to 9am Thursday rainfall totals of up to 2.6 mm have been
recorded in the Latrobe basin. Rainfall is forecast for Thursday evening into
Friday with totals of up to 15 mm possible. This rainfall is expected to lead
to some renewed stream rises in the upper reaches of the Latrobe River and
tributaries. However further flooding is not expected.

Latrobe River downstream of Yallourn
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is currently at 1.76 metres and falling
(Minor Flood Level 4.0 metres). Forecast rainfall could lead to renewed stream
rises but is not expected to cause further flooding.

Rosedale
The Latrobe River at Rosedale peaked at around the Minor Flood Level (4.0
metres) on Wednesday and is now falling. Forecast rainfall could lead to
renewed stream rises but is not expected to cause further flooding.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.


Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Patchy, generally light rain. The chance of thunderstorms late this
afternoon and evening.


Forecast for Friday
Cloudy. Scattered showers.

Next Issue:
No further flood warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Latrobe R. at Willow Grove 1.37m falling 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Tanjil R. at Tanjil Junction 0.85m steady 03:00 PM THU 09/09/10
Tanjil R. at Tanjil South 1.32m steady 03:00 PM THU 09/09/10
Moe R. at Darnum 1.56m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Moe Drain at Trafalgar East 1.06m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Narracan Ck. at Thorpdale 1.19m steady 02:39 PM THU 09/09/10
Narracan Ck. at Moe 0.81m rising 04:12 PM THU 09/09/10
Morwell R. at Boolarra 0.71m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Latrobe R. at Thom's Bridge 1.76m falling 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Traralgon Ck. at Koornalla 1.06m steady 02:03 PM THU 09/09/10
Traralgon Ck. at Traralgon South 1.61m steady 02:57 PM THU 09/09/10
Traralgon Ck. at Traralgon (Hwy) 1.4m steady 04:05 PM THU 09/09/10
Latrobe R. at Rosedale 3.74m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
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Victoria

Minor Flood Warning for the Thomson River downstream of the Macalister River
Junction
Issued at 4:21 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9 AM Thursday up to 2 mm have been recorded over the Thomson and
Macalister catchments. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 mm have been forecast for
Thursday afternoon into Friday over the Thompson and Macalister River
catchments. This rainfall may lead to small stream rises in the Thomson and
renewed rises in the Macalister River Catchment.

As a result of the minor flood flow releases from Lake Glenmaggie over the past
several days high stream levels and minor flooding are expected to continue
along the Thomson River downstream of the Macalister River junction.

Thomson River upstream of Macalister River Junction
##

Macalister River
Southern Rural Water advises that the releases from Lake Glenmaggie were
reduced to 5100 Ml/d (Minor Flood Level 7500 Ml/d) during Thursday morning and
will be held at this rate for the remainder of Thursday.

Sale
The Thomson River at Sale Wharf is currently steady at 2.41 metres (Minor Flood
Level 2.4 metres). Areas of minor flooding will continue around and downstream
of Sale for the remainder of Thursday.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
Weather Situation
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Patchy, generally light rain. The chance of thunderstorms late this
afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Friday
Cloudy. Scattered showers.

Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued around 10 AM Friday 10 September 2010.

Latest River Heights:
Aberfeldy R. at Beardmore 0.89m steady 01:30 PM THU 09/09/10
Thomson R. at The Narrows 0.48m steady 12:40 PM THU 09/09/10
Thomson R. at Cooper Creek 0.57m steady 11:04 AM THU 09/09/10
Thomson R. U/S Cowwarr Weir 2.54m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Thomson R. at Heyfield 0.78m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Rainbow Ck. at Heyfield 1.27m falling 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Thomson R. at Wandocka 2.06m steady 02:47 PM THU 09/09/10
Macalister R. D/S Lake Glenmaggie 1.82m steady 12:13 PM THU 09/09/10
Thomson R. at Bundalaguah 6.59m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Latrobe R. at Rosedale 3.74m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Thomson R. at Sale Wharf 2.41m steady 03:02 PM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
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Victoria

Moderate Flood Warning for the Loddon River
Issued at 3:47 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

In the 24 hours to 9 am Thursday up to 3.4 mm of rainfall was recorded in the
Loddon catchment. Rainfall totals of 10 to 15 mm have been forecast for
Thursday evening into Friday for the Loddon Catchment. This rainfall is
expected to lead to some renewed stream rises and possible renewed minor
flooding in the upper reaches of the Loddon River and tributaries.

Stream levels in the Loddon catchment to Laanecoorie reservoir have peaked and
are now below the minor flood level, however further stream rises are expected
late Thursday into Friday due to forecast rainfall. Rises in the Loddon
catchment downstream of Loddon Weir are expected over the coming days as flood
water moves down through the catchment.

Upstream of Laanecoorie Reservoir
Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet is currently steady at 1.72 metres (Minor Flood Level
4.0 metres).

Downstream of Laanecoorie Reservoir
The Loddon River downstream of Laanecoorie was at 1.76 metres at 8.30 AM
Thursday (Minor Flood Level 1.5 metres) and falling.

The Loddon River D/S Loddon Weir is currently at 5.32 metres (Minor Flood Level
3.3 metres) and falling. The river is expected to remain above the Minor Flood
Level for the next several days.

Appin South
The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.75 metres (Minor Flood Level
2.8 metres) and rising. The river will exceed the Minor Flood Level during the
afternoon. Early indications are that the river will peak around the Moderate
Flood Level (3.1 metres) on Saturday.

Kerang
Loddon River at Kerang is currently steady at 76.25 metres AHD (Minor Flood
Level 77.0 Metres AHD). The river is expected to rise in several days as flood
waters make their way downstream from the Loddon Weir with the possibility of
minor flooding. A peak forecast will be provided once upstream gauges have
peaked.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
Weather Situation
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Areas of rain developing from late morning and the chance of
thunderstorms.

Forecast for Friday
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers.

Next Issue:
The next flood warning will be issued around 8.30 AM Friday 10 September 2010.

Latest River Heights:
Loddon R. at Vaughan 1.29m steady 02:53 PM THU 09/09/10
Jim Crow Ck. at Yandoit 1.49m steady 02:53 PM THU 09/09/10
Muckleford Ck. at Muckleford 0.26m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Loddon R. at Newstead 1.27m steady 03:07 PM THU 09/09/10
Loddon R. D/S Cairn Curran 0.03m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Tullaroop Ck. at Clunes 0.89m falling 02:53 PM THU 09/09/10
Bet Bet Ck. at Bet Bet 1.72m steady 02:52 PM THU 09/09/10
Loddon R. D/S Laanecoorie 1.76m falling 08:38 AM THU 08/09/10
Loddon R. at Serpetine Weir 1.97m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Loddon R. D/S Loddon Weir 5.32m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Loddon R. at Appin South 2.75m rising 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Loddon R. at Kerang 76.25m steady 03:00 PM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
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Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
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Victoria

Major Flood Warning for the Avoca River
Issued at 3:10 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

No significant rainfall totals have been recorded since 9:00 am Thursday in the
Avoca River catchment. Rainfall totals of up to 10 mm have been forecast for
the remainder of Thursday into Friday for the Avoca Catchment. The forecast
rainfall is expected to lead to renewed stream rises and possible renewed minor
flooding in the upper reaches of the Avoca River during Friday.


The main flood waters in the Avoca River are now arriving in the Quambatook
area.

Upstream of Yawong Weir
Avoca River at Archdale Junction is continuing to fall.

Downstream of Yawong Weir
The Avoca River at Yawong Weir is below the minor flood level (3.0 metres) and
continuing to fall.

Charlton
The Avoca River at Charlton D/S is below the minor flood level (5.0 metres) and
continuing to fall.

The Avoca River at Quambatook is currently at 2.02 metres (Minor Flood Level
2.0 metres) and is expected to continue rising for several days. A peak height
around the Major Flood Level (2.4 metres) is expected Friday or Saturday.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
Weather Situation
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Areas of rain and the chance of thunderstorms.

Forecast for Friday
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers.

Next Issue:
The next flood warning will be issued around 8:30 AM Friday 10 September 2010.

Latest River Heights:
Avoca R. at Archdale Junction 0.93m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Avoca R. at Yawong Weir 1.22m steady 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Avoca R. at Charlton D/S 3.65m falling 02:45 PM THU 09/09/10
Avoca R. at Quambatook 2.02m steady 02:25 PM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
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Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
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Victoria

Minor Flood Warning for the Broken River Basin
Issued at 2:30 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Since 9am Thursday rainfall totals up to 2 mm have been recorded across the
Broken catchment. Rainfall totals of up to 20 to 30 mm forecast in the Broken
Catchment for the remainder of Thursday into Friday. This rainfall is expected
to lead to some renewed stream rises and possible renewed minor flooding in the
upper reaches of the Broken River and tributaries.

Benalla
Due to technical difficulties no automatic river height observations are
available at Benalla, however a manual level reading at Benalla has confirmed
the river is below the minor flood level of 2.50 metres.

Caseys Weir
The Broken River at Caseys Weir is currently at 1.0 metre (Minor Flood Level
2.1 metres) and continuing to fall.

Broken Creek
Broken Creek at Walsh Bridge is currently at 1.43 metres and rising slowly.
Early indications are that a peak between 2.2 and 2.3 metres is possible.
Prediction for Walsh Bridge will be provided once upstream gauges have peaked.

Orrvale
The Broken River at Orrvale fell below the Minor Flood Level (6.8 metres)
around 11 AM today. The river is currently at 6.61 metres and falling. The
river is expected to continue to fall.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Patchy rain, this afternoon and tonight. The chance of
thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Friday
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers until evening.

Next Issue:
The next flood warning will be issued around 8:30 AM Friday 10 September 2010.

Latest River Heights:
Broken R. D/S Bridge Ck. 0.74m steady 01:47 PM THU 09/09/10
Broken R. at Moorngag 1.38m steady 01:56 PM THU 09/09/10
Broken R. at Broken Weir 176.95m steady 11:49 AM THU 09/09/10
Holland Ck. at Wrightley 1.1m rising 11:37 AM THU 09/09/10
Ryans Ck. at Loombah Res. D/S 1m steady 12:36 PM THU 09/09/10
Holland Ck. at Kelfeera 2.89m steady 11:45 AM THU 09/09/10
Broken R. at Caseys Weir 1m falling 12:31 PM THU 09/09/10
Broken R. at Gowangardie Weir 2.42m falling 11:45 AM THU 09/09/10
Broken R. at Orrvale 6.61m falling 01:46 PM THU 09/09/10
Broken Ck. at KD Walshs Br. 1.43m rising 11:45 AM THU 09/09/10
Broken Ck. at Nathalia 0.81m steady 11:45 AM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.


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Victoria

Moderate Flood Warning for the Wimmera River
Issued at 2:05 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday up to 2 mm has been recorded in the Wimmera
catchment. Rainfall totals of 10 to 20 mm have been forecast
for the 24 hours from 9 am Thursday for the Wimmera catchment. This rainfall is
expected to lead to renewed stream rises and possible minor flooding in the
upper reaches of the Wimmera Basin overnight Thursday into Friday.

The main flood waters will be around and downstream of Horsham during Thursday
with stream rises occurring downstream of Horsham for the remainder of this
week.

Significant flows are present in the Richardson and Avon River systems.

Upstream of Horsham
The Wimmera River at Glenorchy has fallen below the Minor Flood Level (4.0
metres) and is continuing to fall slowly.

Horsham and Quantong Bridge
The Wimmera River at Drung Drung peaked at 4.70 metres Tuesday afternoon. The
river is currently at 3.79 metres and falling.

The Wimmera River at Horsham (Walmers) is currently peaking around 3.35 metres.
Flooding is expected to continue around and downstream of Horsham during
Thursday.

The Wimmera River at Quontong Bridge is currently at 6.49 metres and rising.
Flooding is expected to continue around and downstream of Quontong Bridge
during Thursday.

Wimmera River lower reaches
The Wimmera River U/S Dimboola is currently at 6.07 metres and rising. The
river will continue rising until the weekend.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
Weather Situation
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Areas of rain developing from late morning and the chance of
thunderstorms.

Forecast for Friday
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers.

Next Issue:
The next flood warning will be issued around 8 AM Friday 10 September 2010.

Latest River Heights:
Mt Cole Ck. at Crowlands 0.49m steady 11:30 AM THU 09/09/10
Wattle Ck. at Navarre 0.92m steady 11:50 AM THU 09/09/10
Wimmera R. at Glynwylln 3.46m falling 01:08 PM THU 09/09/10
Concongella Ck. at Stawell 2.62m steady 12:32 PM THU 09/09/10
Wimmera R. at Glenorchy 1.3m falling 11:30 AM THU 09/09/10
Fyans Ck. at Fyans Ck. 0.14m steady 11:26 AM THU 09/09/10
Mt William Ck. at Lk. Lonsdale T/G 0.17m steady 11:30 AM THU 09/09/10
Burnt Ck. at Wonwondah East 0.58m steady 01:24 PM THU 09/09/10
Wimmera R. at Walmer 3.35m steady 11:00 AM THU 09/09/10
Wimmera R. at Quontong Br. 6.49m rising 01:47 PM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.


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Victoria

Minor to Moderate Flood Warning for rural areas along the Murray River
downstream of Yarrawonga
Issued at 12:36 pm EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Reissued to update warning.

The Murray River at Corowa peaked at 3.83 metres Wednesday afternoon and has
now fallen below minor flood level.

The Murray River flood peak from Yarrawonga is expected to arrive at Tocumwal
on Friday causing some minor rural flooding. Forecasts for Tocumwal and
Deniliquin have been revised downwards to reflect the recorded rates of river
level rise.

Predicted River Heights/Flows:
Tocumwal - peak near 6.5 metres Friday with minor rural flooding

Deniliquin - reach 6.0 metres around 19/9/10 with minor rural flooding

Echuca / Moama - reach 94 metres (AHD) around 15/9/10 with moderate rural
flooding - note river levels will be close to the peak
for several days before the maximum level is recorded.

Barham - reach 5.9 metres around 19/9/10 with moderate rural flooding

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Patchy rain, mainly this afternoon and tonight. The chance of
thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Friday
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers until evening.

Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued around 11am Friday 10/9/2010.

Latest River Heights:
Murray R. at Heywoods 1.23m steady 12:00 PM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Doctors Point 2.57m falling 11:51 AM THU 09/09/10
Kiewa R. at Bandiana 2.84m steady 12:00 PM THU 09/09/10
Murray R at Albury 1.6m steady 10:00 AM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Corowa 3.53m steady 10:00 AM THU 09/09/10
Ovens R. at Wangaratta 12.47m steady 11:45 AM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Yarrawonga Weir D/S 6.48m steady 11:30 AM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Tocumwal 5.62m steady 11:30 AM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Barmah 3.85m steady 11:30 AM THU 09/09/10
Goulburn R. at Shepparton 10.79m steady 12:00 PM THU 09/09/10
Goulburn R. at McCoys Bridge 9.14m rising 11:30 AM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Echuca Wharf 89.32m falling 11:30 AM THU 09/09/10
Loddon R. at Kerang 76.24m steady 12:00 PM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Swan Hill 3.78m steady 11:45 AM THU 09/09/10
Wakool R at Stoney Crossing 1.89m steady 09:00 AM THU 09/09/10
Murray R at Liewah 2.75m steady 11:45 AM THU 09/09/10
Murrumbidgee R D/S Balranald Weir 0.61m falling 11:30 AM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Boundary Bend 4.32m steady 11:30 AM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Colignan 4.4m steady 11:41 AM THU 09/09/10
Murray R. at Mildura Weir D/S 32.13m rising 09:00 AM THU 09/09/10
Murray R at Wentworth Lock 10 29.02m steady 09:00 AM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.


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Victoria


Final Flood Warning for the Mitchell River.
Issued at 10:59 am EST on Thursday 9 September 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday rainfall totals up to 3.8 mm have been
recorded in the Mitchell River catchment. Rainfall is forecast for Thursday,
with totals of up to 5 to 10 mm possible. This rainfall may lead to renewed
small stream rises in the Mitchell Catchment.

Mitchell River upstream of Glenaladale
The Wonnangatta River at Waterford is currently at 3.18 metres (Minor Flood
Level 3.5 metres) and falling slowly. The river is expected to remain below the
minor flood level.

Glenaladale
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is currently at 2.48 metres (Minor Flood
Level 3.0 metres) and falling slowly. The river is expected to remain below the
minor flood level.

Bairnsdale
The Mitchell River at Rosehill peaked at 7.95 metres. The river is currently at
4.92 metres and falling slowly.

The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale Pumphouse peaked around 6.4 metres between
12.00 pm and 2.00 pm Monday. The river is currently at 3.49 metres (Minor Flood
Level 4.0 metres) and falling. Areas of high stream levels will continue around
and downstream of Bairnsdale during Thursday.

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines

Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts

Weather Forecast:
A weakening cold front will cross western Victoria during Thursday before
slipping away southwards. A stronger cold front will approach Victoria Thursday
night and will sweep across the State on Friday morning. A high pressure system
will move across South Australia and New South Wales during the weekend and
will stay well to the north of Victoria. The next cold front will approach
western Victoria later on Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Cloudy. Patchy, generally light rain. The chance of thunderstorms late this
afternoon and evening.

Forecast for Friday
Cloudy. Isolated showers.

Next Issue:
No further flood warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Wonnangatta R. at Crooked R. 2.71m steady 08:45 AM THU 09/09/10
Wonnangatta R. at Waterford 3.16m steady 08:45 AM THU 09/09/10
Dargo R. at Lower Dargo Road 2.49m falling 09:16 AM THU 09/09/10
Mitchell R. at Glenaladale 2.52m rising 10:11 AM THU 09/09/10
Mitchell R. at Bulmers Lane 2.99m steady 08:45 AM THU 09/09/10
Mitchell R at Rosehill 4.93m falling 10:35 AM THU 09/09/10
Mitchell R. at Bairnsdale Pumphouse 3.49m falling 10:35 AM THU 09/09/10

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.


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