SES Loddon Mallee Region

11/08/2026

10/08/2026

** Update: this warning is no longer current. Stay informed: emergency.vic.gov.au/respond **

WATCH & ACT - FLASH FLOOD - Stay Indoors
Incident Location: Maryborough - Lexton
Issue Date: Monday 10 August 2026, 08:53 am
Next Update: Monday 10 August 2026, 03:00 pm

This Flash Flood Watch and Act is being issued for Maryborough / Lexton and surrounding areas.
- Heavy rainfall is causing localised flash flooding.
- You can stay safe by avoiding flooded and low-lying areas.
- Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast.
- Be aware that heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

If you are located in Marybough / Lexton and surrounding areas, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater.

10/08/2026

** This warning has been downgraded. Stay informed: www.emergency.vic.gov.au **

WATCH & ACT - FLASH FLOOD - Stay Indoors
Incident Location: Marong / Eddington / Newstead / Shelbourne / Lockwood / Lockwood South
Issue Date: Monday 10 August 2026, 12:03 pm
Next Update: Monday 10 August 2026, 06:10 pm

This Flash Flood Watch and Act is being issued for Marong, Shelbourne, Eddington, Newstead, Lockwood, Lockwood South.
- 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.
- Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.

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.

02/03/2026

**This warning has been downgraded and is now an Advice - Flash Flood - Threat Is Reduced. Stay Informed: https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ **

WATCH & ACT - FLASH FLOOD - Stay Indoors
Incident Location: Echuca, Tongala and Kyabram
Issue Date: Monday 02 March 2026, 11:46 am
Next Update: Monday 02 March 2026, 05:50 pm

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/41667/moreinfo

This Flash Flood Watch and Act is being issued for Echuca, Tongala and Kyabram.

- Heavy rainfall is causing widespread flash flooding.
- A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is current for the area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40mm to 60mm are possible.
- You can stay safe by avoiding flooded and low-lying areas.
- Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast.
- Be aware that heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

If you are located in the areas around Echuca, Tongala and Kyabram, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater.

23/02/2026

⛈️ Hang tight for heavy rainfall! ⛈️

Large parts of the State, including Melbourne, are in for a battering today as a slow-moving storm impacts central and eastern districts from late this morning and into the afternoon.

It might seem sunny in some areas for now, but don’t be fooled by the early morning sunshine.
Around 40-70mm of rain is possible in some areas, with a serious risk of flash flooding that could cover roads and damage homes.

People out and about today are urged to drive to the conditions, allow extra travel time and stay alert for hazards such as fallen trees, downed powerlines and floating debris.

Our Victoria State Emergency Service volunteers are ready to respond when and where they are needed. Call 132 500 if you need assistance.

Stay up to date with the latest emergency information via the VicEmergency app or website emergency.vic.gov.au.

08/01/2026

It's going to get windy folks. In addition to the heat and fire risk, there is also a Severe Weather Warning issued for today, Friday 9 January, for damaging wind gusts across the state.

A forecast of the thunderstorm potential for today is also pictured below.

Take the time to check that loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.

If you need flood or storm emergency assistance, call VICSES on 132 500.

Stay safe out there.