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Authorities have issued a moderate flood warning for the Loddon River downstream of Laanecoorie Reservoir.
Tullaroop Reservoir is at full capacity and spilling, and Goulburn Murray Water has advised that releases from Cairn Curran Reservoir are currently around 3,000 megalitres per day.
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir.
GMW has advised the outflows from Laanecoorie Reservoir are now above the moderate flood level of 3 metres.
The Loddon River D/S Laanecoorie exceeded the moderate flood level (3.00 m) Saturday morning and is rising slowly.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Loddon River.
The Loddon River at Appin South is currently at 2.96 metres and steady. The Loddon River at Appin South is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) into Sunday.
The Loddon River at MV Hwy Bridge (Kerang) is currently at 76.91 metres and steady. The Loddon River at MV Hwy Bridge (Kerang) is likely to remain around the minor flood level (77.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Potential Impact In Your Area
The potential local impact of this flooding in your area 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
What You Should Do
- Act quickly - 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
Emergency Contacts
For flood or storm emergency assistance from the SES call 132 500
For life-threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000)