Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria Final Flood Warning For The Avon River Issued at 10:42 AM EDT on Wednesday 12 February 2025 Flood Warning Number: 4 FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT STRATFORD No significant rainfall has been recorded in the Avon River catchment since 9:00 am Tuesday. Showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast for Friday and into the weekend. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall but river levels are expected remain below the minor level. The situation is being monitored, and any further warnings will be issued as necessary. Avon River: No further flooding is expected in the Avon River. The Avon River at Stratford is currently at 2.75 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (4.50 m). The Avon River at Stratford is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m). 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/ Next issue: This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Avon River at The Channel,2.49,Steady,09:00 AM WED 12/02/25 Freestone Creek at Briagolong,2.33,Steady,09:31 AM WED 12/02/25 Avon River at Stratford,2.75,Steady,09:51 AM WED 12/02/25 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.