General News
10 August, 2026
Flash flooding alert for district
A FLASH flood warning has been given for Shelbourne, Eddington, Marong and Lockwood after high rainfall over the last 24 hours.
The VicEmergency warning at 12.03pm also includes Newstead and Lockwood South. Rain has eased since late morning.
Roads have also floods at Wedderburn and Inglewood and there was a rescue at Lockwood earlier today.
There is also flooding on the Wimmera Highway - on Nine Mile Straight between Newbridge and Marong and at Murphys Creek.
Rain has left sheets across many paddocks and along roadside verges while some residents in Arnold Road, Bridgewater, were again locked in by water laying across driveways.
The VicEmergency warning said:
- Heavy Rainfall has caused localised flash flooding.
- You can stay safe by avoiding flooded and low-lying areas.
- Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast even after rain has eased.
- Be aware that heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
"If you are located in Marong, Shelbourne,Eddington, Newstead,Lockwood,Lockwood South you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater," the warning said.
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