Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Barwon River

Issued at 7:18 pm EST on Sunday 11 August 2019
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office

Flood Warning Number: 1

Minor flooding is occurring in the Barwon River upstream of Inverleigh.

Minor flooding may develop in the Leigh River overnight Sunday into Monday.

Since 9 am Thursday rainfall totals of up to 65 mm have been recorded in the in
the Barwon catchment.

Barwon River to Inverleigh:
Minor flooding is occurring in the Barwon River at Ricketts Marsh.

Leigh River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Leigh River.

The Leigh River at Shelford (Hwy Bridge) is currently at 5.35 metres and
rising. The Leigh River at Shelford (Hwy Bridge) may peak around the minor
flood level (6.0 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

Barwon River downstream of Inverleigh:
Minor flooding may occur along the Barwon River downstream of Inverleigh.

The Barwon River at Geelong is currently peaking around 1.88 metres. A second
peak along the Barwon River at Geelong may reach the minor flood level (2.30 m)
late Monday.

Flood Safety Advice:
SES advises that all community members should:
- Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
- Never allow children to play in floodwater,
- Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain,
- Keep well clear of fallen power lines,
- Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may
contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases
the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

For flood or storm emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500
For life-threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000).
Current VIC Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au
Current road and traffic information is available at the VicRoads website at
http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Monday 12 August 2019.

Latest River Heights:
Barwon River at Ricketts Marsh, 3.08, Rising, 07:00 PM SUN 11/08/19
Barwon River at Kildean Lane, 3.29, Steady, 05:30 PM SUN 11/08/19
Barwon River at Winchelsea, 2.87, Steady, 05:30 PM SUN 11/08/19
Barwon River at Inverleigh, 1.33, Steady, 05:30 PM SUN 11/08/19
Warrambine Creek at Warrambine, 0.89, Steady, 05:30 PM SUN 11/08/19
Leigh River at Shelford (Hwy Bridge), 5.35, Rising, 05:30 PM SUN 11/08/19
Moorabool River at Lal Lal, 1.05, Steady, 05:30 PM SUN 11/08/19
Moorabool River at Batesford Bridge, 1.20, Steady, 05:30 PM SUN 11/08/19
Barwon River at Geelong, 1.88, Steady, 05:30 PM SUN 11/08/19

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and
river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather
forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers
for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South
West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts.

Issued at 3:58 pm EST on Sunday 11 August 2019.

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

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning for the Yarra River

Issued at 11:32 am EST on Sunday 11 August 2019
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria Regional Office on behalf of Melbourne
Water

Flood Warning Number: 2

Yarra River:


The Yarra River catchment has received rainfall averaging about 29 mm in the
Upper Yarra region and about 8 mm in the Lower Yarra region since 09:00 AM
Saturday 10 August 2019. Rainfall totals of 5 mm have been forecast for the
catchment today (Sunday 11 August 2019).



Yarra River to Millgrove:

The level of the Yarra River at Millgrove peaked at 1.64 metres, below the
Minor Flood Level (2.00 metres), at 9:54 AM this morning. It is currently
steady at 1.63 metres.



Yarra River from Millgrove to Coldstream:

The level of the Yarra River at Coldstream is currently at 3.18 metres, and
rising. It is expected to peak overnight above the Minor Flood Level (4.00
metres).

Yarra River from Coldstream to Warrandyte:

The level of the Yarra River at Yarra Glen is currently at 3.01 metres, and
rising. It is expected to peak around the Minor Flood Level (4.10 metres) on
Tuesday 13 August 2019.



Minor flooding in the Yarra River catchment is expected to affect low-lying
areas adjacent to the waterway including bicycle paths.



The river heights at 11:09 AM Sunday 11 August 2019 were:



Sites in Upper Yarra Region

Upper Yarra River Reservoir: 41.61 metres, steady

Yarra River at Warburton: 1.42 metres, falling

Yarra River at Millgrove: 1.63 metres, steady

Yarra River at Coldstream: 3.18 metres, rising

Yarra River at Yarra Glen: 3.01 metres, rising

Yarra River Christmas Hills (d/s Yering Pumping Station): 0.95 metres, rising

Yarra River at Warrandyte: 0.95 metres, rising



Sites in Lower Yarra Region

Yarra River at Templestowe: 1.25 metres, steady

Yarra River at Heidelberg: 2.32 metres, rising

Yarra River at Alphington: 0.74 metres, rising

Yarra River at Abbotsford: 0.87 metres, falling

Yarra River at Hawthorn: 0.68 metres, falling

Yarra River at Burnley: 0.73 metres, rising

Yarra River at Southbank: 0.71 metres, rising



Sites in Watts River and Little Yarra River Catchments

Watts River at Maroondah Reservoir: 12.61 metres, steady

Watts River at Healesville: 1.37 metres, steady

Little Yarra River at Yarra Junction: 1.30 metres, steady



The next warning will be issued by 11:30 AM on Monday 12 August 2019.

Flood Safety Advice:
SES advises that all community members should:
Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
Never allow children to play in floodwater,
Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain,
Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may
contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases
the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

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/

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and
river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather
forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning for the Bunyip River

Issued at 11:01 am EST on Sunday 11 August 2019
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria Regional Office on behalf of Melbourne
Water

Flood Warning Number: 4

Bunyip Catchment:

The Bunyip River catchment has received rainfall averaging about 28 mm since
09:00 AM Saturday 10 August 2019. The Western Port catchment has received
rainfall averaging about 23 mm for the same period. Rainfall totals of 5 mm
have been forecast for the catchment today (Sunday 11 August 2019).

Bunyip River to Iona:
The level of the Bunyip River at Iona is currently at 3.98 metres, exceeding
the Minor Flood Level (2.10 metres), and rising. It is expected to peak around
4 metres at noon today.

Bunyip River downstream of Iona:
The level of the Bunyip River at Cora Lynn is currently at 4.18 metres,
exceeding the Minor Flood Level (3.10 metres). It is expected to peak around
4.3 metres early this afternoon.

Minor flooding in the Bunyip River catchment is affecting low-lying areas
adjacent to the waterway. The ford at Cora Lynn is now closed to traffic.

The river heights at 10:41 AM Sunday 11 August 2019 were:

Sites in Tarago River catchment
Tarago Reservoir: 152.91 metres, falling
Tarago River at Neerim South: 1.10 metres, falling
Tarago River at Drouin West: 1.36 metres, rising

Sites in Bunyip River catchment
Bunyip River at Headworks: 0.43 metres, steady
Bunyip River at Tonimbuk: 1.83 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Longwarry North: 5.09 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Iona: 3.98 metres, rising
Bunyip River at Cora Lynn: 4.18 metres, rising
Yallock Outfall Drain at Cora Lynn: 2.35 metres, rising
Bunyip River at Koo Wee Rup: 3.48 metres, rising

The next warning will be issued by 11 AM on Monday 12 August 2019.

Flood Safety Advice:
SES advises that all community members should:
Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
Never allow children to play in floodwater,
Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain,
Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may
contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases
the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

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/

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and
river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather
forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.