IDV35010 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments Initial Flood Watch for parts of Gippsland, North East and Central Victoria Issued at 12:37 pm AEST on Wednesday 30 September 2026 Flood Watch Number: 1 MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM FRIDAY Moderate to locally heavy rainfall associated with an approaching trough and developing low is possible from Thursday across parts of North East Victoria, Gippsland and Central Victoria. This rainfall has the potential to cause minor to moderate flooding from Friday and into the weekend. Catchments are moderately wet in these areas and may respond quickly to rainfall. The location, intensity, and timing of this forecast rainfall is highly uncertain, and the rainfall focus may shift to other areas within the state as this event progresses. This Flood Watch will be updated and Flood Warnings will be issued as required. Catchments likely to be affected include: Mitchell River Avon River Macalister River Thomson River Latrobe River Traralgon Creek Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek Yarra River upstream of Warrandyte Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers Kiewa River Ovens and King Rivers Seven and Castle Creeks Goulburn River upstream of Lake Eildon Goulburn River Eildon to Seymour Goulburn River downstream of Seymour Loddon River Avoca River 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 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 AEST on Thursday 01 October 2026.