A flood watch warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for the Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera basins.

“Rainfall totals of 15 to 30mm are likely, with higher isolated totals of up to 50mm possible. Further rainfall totals of 5 to 15 mm are possible during Friday,” the statement reads.

“The North West catchments remain saturated after recent flooding. With the forecast rainfall renewed rises are expected with minor to moderate flooding likely to develop from Thursday morning.”

SES advises that all community members should:

Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au

For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

YESTERDAY: Central Victorians are being warned to brace for damaging winds, heavy rain and possible flash flooding this week. 

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning for people in the Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera forecast districts on Tuesday afternoon for a damaging weather system expected to hit tomorrow. 

“A complex, developing low pressure system is approaching from the west with an associated trough is expected to reach northwest Victoria late on Wednesday,” the statement reads. 

“Damaging winds, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are expected to develop across western districts later Wednesday or early Thursday morning with gusts reaching 100 km/h in elevated areas.

“These winds are expected to extend eastwards to central districts during Thursday.

“Heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is likely to develop across the Mallee and Wimmera districts Wednesday night. Rainfall totals of 10-25 mm are likely across these districts with isolated totals of 50 mm possible.

“Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Horsham, Warrnambool, Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong and Melbourne.”

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: 

* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees; 

* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony; 

* Keep clear of fallen power lines; 

* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water; 

* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains; 

* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks; 

* Be alert that in areas recently affected by fires, heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads;