IDV36400 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Minor Flood Warning for the Barwon River Issued at 11:39 am Australian Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday 4 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GEELONG SUNDAY EVENING MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RICKETTS MARSH Significant rainfall has been observed across the Barwon catchment, especially in the upper most reaches, since Thursday morning. Minor flooding is continuing along the Barwon River at Ricketts Marsh and is possible at Geelong from Sunday evening. Barwon River to Inverleigh: Minor flooding is continuing at Ricketts Marsh. Barwon River downstream of Inverleigh: Minor flooding is possible at Geelong Sunday evening. The Barwon River at Geelong is currently at 1.33 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Barwon River at Geelong may reach around the minor flood level (2.30 m) Sunday evening. 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 warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEDT on Monday 05 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Location River Height Tendency Time of Observation Moorabool River at Morrisons 0.69 m Falling 11:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Moorabool River at Batesford 0.52 m Steady 11:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Barwon River at Ricketts Marsh 4.87 m Rising 11:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Barwon River at Winchelsea 3.53 m Rising 11:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Barwon River at Inverleigh 1.09 m Rising 11:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Barwon River at Kildean Lane 4.54 m Rising 11:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Leigh River at Mount Mercer 0.90 m Steady 11:30 am Sun 04/10/26 Warrambine Creek at Warrambine 0.46 m Steady 11:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Leigh River at Shelford (Hwy Bridge) 2.73 mAHD Rising 11:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Barwon River at Pollocksford 0.90 m Steady 11:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Barwon River at Geelong 1.33 m Steady 11:00 am Sun 04/10/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.