General News
6 October, 2022
River at 5 metres
Fast flowing water across Maryborough-Dunolly Road at Bet Bet Creek, north of Bet Bet-Betley Road. Follow the direction of emergency services and avoid the area, where possible. Never drive into floodwater. EARLIER The Loddon River downstream of...
UPDATE 7PM (Major flood warning and road closures)
Major flooding is expected on the Loddon River tomorrow, the Bureau of Meteorology said.
The bureau advice is:
Strong river rises are occurring along the Loddon River upstream of Cairn Curran reservoir and in the tributaries of the Loddon River. Minor flooding is occurring at Newstead and moderate flooding is occurring at Bet Bet.
Major flooding is expected at Downstream Cairn Curran reservoir from Friday evening and major flooding is likely to develop at Laanecoorie Reservoir Downstream from Saturday morning.
The Loddon Weir downstream is around the moderate flood level and minor flooding is continuing along the Loddon River at Appin South.
Since 9:00 am Friday, rainfall totals of up to 15 mm have been observed across the Loddon River catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Friday.
Goulburn Murray Water advise that Laanecoorie Reservoir is spilling.
Loddon River upstream of Laanecoorie:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Loddon River at Newstead. Moderate flooding occurring along the Bet Bet Creek at Bet Bet. Further rises possible.
The Loddon River D/S Cairn Curran is currently at 3.69 metres and rising, with moderate flooding. The Loddon River D/S Cairn Curran is expected to reach the major flood level (4.00 m) Friday evening.
Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir:
Major flooding is likely along the Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir.
The Loddon River D/S Laanecoorie is currently at 3.24 metres and rising, with moderate flooding. The Loddon River D/S Laanecoorie is likely to reach the major flood level (5.50 m) Saturday morning
Road closures
Boort-Charlton Road (C266)
From: Gordon Street , Boort
To: Gunyah Flat Road, Charlton
Boort-Kurting Road
From: Boort-Fernihurst Road , Fernihurst
To: Korong Vale-Kinypanial Road, Kinypanial
Holloway Road
From: Calder Highway , Wedderburn
To: Calder, Wedderburn
Racecourse Road (C273)
From: High Street , Wedderburn
To: Ross Road, Wedderburn
Ross Road
From: Boort-Wedderburn Road , Wedderburn
To: Harpers Lane, Wedderburn
Teddy Bear Lane
From: Boort-Wedderburn Road , Wedderburn
To: Harpers Lane, Wedderburn
Scotts Lane
From: Boort-Wedderburn Road , Wedderburn
To: Wedderburn-Wedderburn Junction Road, Wedderburn
Bridgewater-Dunolly Road (C274)
From: Arnold-Newbridge Road , Arnold
To: Brewery Lane, Bridgewater On Loddon
Allens Road
From: Arnold West Road , Arnold West
To: Rheola-Llanelly Road, Murphys Creek
Bridgewater-Raywood Road
From: Pyramid-Yarraberb Road , Raywood
To: Robertson Street, Raywood
Bennetts Road
From: Pyramid-Yarraberb Road , Raywood
To: Robertson Street, Raywood
Maryborough-Dunolly Road (C278) Near: Bet Bet-Betley Road , Bet Bet
Traffic Alert Flood
Fast flowing water across Maryborough-Dunolly Road at Bet Bet Creek, north of Bet Bet-Betley Road. Follow the direction of emergency services and avoid the area, where possible. Never drive into floodwater.
EARLIER
The Loddon River downstream of Laanecoorie was at five metres a few hours ago, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
It says up to 50mm fell in the 24 hours to 5am today.
There are reports this morning of water across local roads including the Loddon Valley Highway at Campbells Forest and on the Bridgewater-Serpentine road.
Up to 15mm of rain is expected today.