Initial Flood Warning For The Bunyip River
9 NOVEMBER 2025 11:52 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria
Initial Flood Warning For The Bunyip River
Issued at 11:52 AM EDT on Sunday 09 November 2025
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria Regional Office on behalf of Melbourne Water
Flood Warning Number: 1
Bunyip Catchment:
Reissue
MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR ON BUNYIP RIVER AT CORA LYNN FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
The Bunyip River catchment has recorded rainfall averaging about 26 mm since 09:00 AM Saturday 08 November 2025. The Western Port catchment has recorded rainfall averaging about 23 mm for the same period. Rainfall totals of 1-5 mm is forecast for the catchment Sunday 09 November 2025.
Water levels of the Bunyip River at various locations are rising in response to the rain.
Tarago River:
The level of Tarago Reservoir is currently at 156.93 metres, below the spillway level of 157.92 metres.
Bunyip River downstream of Iona:
The level of the Bunyip River at Cora Lynn is currently at 2.85 metres and rising. It is expected to peak around the Minor Flood Level (3.10 metres) this afternoon.
Minor flooding in the Bunyip River catchment is expected to affect/affecting low-lying areas adjacent to the waterway. The ford at Cora Lynn is now closed to traffic until further notice.
The river heights at 09:07 AM Sunday 09 November 2025 were:
Sites in Tarago River catchment
Tarago Reservoir: 156.95 metres, rising
Tarago River at Neerim South: 1.01 metres, steady
Tarago River at Drouin West: 0.68 metres, steady
Sites in Bunyip River catchment
Bunyip River at Headworks: 0.43 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Tonimbuk: 1.68 metres, rising
Bunyip River at Longwarry North: 1.16 metres, rising
Bunyip River at Iona: 1.48 metres, steady
Bunyip River at Cora Lynn: 2.84 metres, rising
Yallock Outfall Drain at Cora Lynn: 0.14 metres, steady
Bunyip River at Koo Wee Rup: 1.13 metres, steady
The next warning will be issued by 10AM on Monday 10 November 2025.
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.
For current river levels refer to the Melbourne Water website: https://www.melbournewater.com.au/water-and-environment/water-management/rainfall-and-river-levels#/
Next issue:
No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.
