Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:59 am Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall has eased with isolated thunderstorm activity continuing this morning

Weather Situation
Very high moisture links with a frontal system moving across the state this morning. Widespread heavy rainfall has eased with only isolated thunderstorms expected.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
This warning is now cancelled.
Although the threat of widespread heavy rainfall has passed, isolated heavy falls in thunderstorms is still possible in northern and eastern areas of the state this morning. A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if heavy rainfall is expected. Please refer to latest warnings at https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
53.6 MM WAS RECORDED AT POLEY RANGE IN THE 3 HOURS TO 9:15 PM.
42 mm was recorded at Mt St Leonard in the 2 hours to 9:15 pm.
26.8 mm was recorded at Glencairn in the 30 minutes to 3:12 pm.
22.2 mm was recorded at Konagaderra in the 30 minutes to 2:45 pm.
32.2 mm was recorded at Gisborne in the 1 hour 2:24 pm.
38.4 mm was recorded at Spring Hill in the 1 hour 15 minutes to 2:00 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:59 am Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall has eased with isolated thunderstorm activity continuing this morning

Weather Situation
Very high moisture links with a frontal system moving across the state this morning. Widespread heavy rainfall has eased with only isolated thunderstorms expected.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
This warning is now cancelled.
Although the threat of widespread heavy rainfall has passed, isolated heavy falls in thunderstorms is still possible in northern and eastern areas of the state this morning. A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if heavy rainfall is expected. Please refer to latest warnings at https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
53.6 MM WAS RECORDED AT POLEY RANGE IN THE 3 HOURS TO 9:15 PM.
42 mm was recorded at Mt St Leonard in the 2 hours to 9:15 pm.
26.8 mm was recorded at Glencairn in the 30 minutes to 3:12 pm.
22.2 mm was recorded at Konagaderra in the 30 minutes to 2:45 pm.
32.2 mm was recorded at Gisborne in the 1 hour 2:24 pm.
38.4 mm was recorded at Spring Hill in the 1 hour 15 minutes to 2:00 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Central, Gippsland And North East Catchments
Issued at 12:35 PM AEDT on Tuesday 24 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 2
ISOLATED MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Mitchell River
Avon River
Macalister River
Thomson River
Latrobe River
Traralgon Creek
South Gippsland Rivers
Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek
Yarra River to Coldstream
Yarra River downstream of Coldstream
Maribyrnong River
Werribee River
Kiewa River
Ovens and King Rivers
Seven and Castle Creeks
Goulburn River upstream of Lake Eildon
Goulburn River Eildon to Seymour

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Wednesday 25 February 2026.