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UPDATE 8.10pm: A flood watch has also been issued for the Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera Basins.
“This flood watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop,” it reads.
UPDATE 8pm: The Laanecoorie Weir has burst its banks (Video: Tyson Chaplin).
EARLIER: The State Emergency Service has issued a flood warning for the Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie, with up to 50 millimetres of rain expected to fall in the region tomorrow.
The warning rates the prospect of flooding between Laanecoorie Reservoir and the Loddon Weir as “likely”.
“River rises are expected in the tributaries of the Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie Reservoir, which may lead to areas of minor flooding developing overnight Monday into Tuesday,” it reads.
The Loddon River downstream of Laanecoorie is currently at 1.25 metres and rising, with outflows from the Laanecoorie Reservoir expected to increase overnight.
The river is expected to exceed the minor flood level of 1.5 metres by Tuesday morning and eventually reach the moderate flood level of 3 metres throughout the day.
The potential local impact of the flooding may include:
- Main roads may be closed and low bridges may be underwater
- Floodwater may cover low-lying areas
- Floodwater may surround some properties or enter homes
- Some homes and businesses may be cut-off by floodwater
The SES warns residents affected by floodwaters to act quickly as conditions can change rapidly.
- Farmers should move machinery and livestock to higher ground if it is safe to do so.
- Tune in to your emergency broadcasters: ABC local radio, commercial radio and designated community radio stations, or SKY NEWS television
- If you are likely to become isolated, make sure you have enough food, drinking water, medications and pet food
- If possible, make sure your family and neighbours are aware of the situation
- Floodwater is dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater
- Floodwater is toxic - never play or swim in floodwater
For flood or storm emergency assistance from the SES call 132 500 or in a life-threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000).
